Bay of Plenty PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INSIGHTS Contents The benefits of physical activity 1 Understanding the landscape 2 Our communities 3 Participation by ethnicity 7 Young people and physical activity 9 Adults and physical activity 14 Older people (65+) and physical activity 20 Deprivation and physical activity 22 References 25 Data note Sport NZ, Active NZ 2019 and Census data 2018 are primarily used throughout this document to provide the best representation of populations, attitudes and activities. Where possible, regional data is used, except when sample sizes are not a sufficient representation. In this case, national data has been used and indicated. For all full references, please refer to the final page. The benefits of physical activity Being physically active improves physical and mental health, quality of life, individual wellbeing The benefits of physical activity 1 and connection. Understanding the landscape 2 Our communities 3 Participation by ethnicity 7 Young people and physical activity 9 Adults and physical activity 14 Physical inactivity can lead to poor health, a rise in health costs, loss of Older people (65+) and physical activity 20 productivity and negative wellbeing impacts for individuals and families. Physical activity, including play, active recreation and sport, is therefore Deprivation and physical activity 22 vital to our region’s social and economic recovery from the COVID-19 References 25 pandemic. Purpose of this document This document provides high-level insights into target communities across the Bay of Plenty region (BOP). Information has been pulled from a variety of national and regional sources. These insights aim to support the delivery and development of more active communities. This document includes: • Information about our region and New Zealand landscape • Physical activity summaries for young people and adults • Community insights: Young people Adults Older people Deprivation Ethnicity Attitudes Activities 1 Understanding the landscape Inactivity has increased across New Zealand in the past 15 years.1 BOP NZ The BOP’s young people and adults have physical activity levels similar to the national average.2 Inactivity is the fourth biggest risk for non- communicable diseases i.e. stroke, diabetes, most cancers, heart disease.3 In 2016, 32% of adults (57,000) and 8.6% of young people (4,000) in the BOP are obese.5 $$ Physical inactivity continues to cost New Zealand upwards of $1.3 billion every year.4 2 Our communities Percentage of BOP population in each of the six districts 6 44% Tauranga City Bay of Plenty 17% Western BOP Waikato 2% Ōpōtiki 23% Gisborne Rotorua Hawke’s Bay 11% 3% Whakatāne Kawerau 3 Opotiki Whakatane Kawerau Western Bay Rotorua BOP Regional Tauranga Population breakdown by age 6 BOP population breakdown by age6 Total BOP population (2020 Census projections): 337,350 Young people Adults 88,470 248,880 21,300 23,050 23,600 20,520 38,950 41,800 62,130 42,530 48,210 15,260 0-5 5-9 10-14 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-54 55-64 65-79 80+ The Bay of Plenty had the highest population growth out of all regions in 2019-20.6 Mean ages in the BOP region6 40.1 34.8 40.4 37.8 34.1 47.6 years years years years years years Tauranga Rotorua Whakatāne Kawerau Ōpōtiki Western Bay of Plenty 4 Population breakdown by ethnicity 6 National population breakdown by ethnicity *Percentages exceed 100% due to individuals identifying with one or more ethnicities. 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% 70% 16% 15% 8% 2% 1% NZ European Māori Asian Pasifika Middle Eastern/ Other Ethnicity Latin American/ African Bay of Plenty population breakdown by ethnicity The Bay of Plenty has a significantly higher population of Māori compared to the national average. *Figures are rounded 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% 74% 29% 7% 4% 0.7% 1% NZ European Māori Asian Pasifika Middle Eastern/ Other Ethnicity Latin American/ African 5 6 Participation by ethnicity The Bay of Plenty has an ethnically diverse population - some areas in our region have a higher density of ethnicities than other regions throughout New Zealand. There are differences in physical activity levels based on ethnic backgrounds. Working with diverse populations means we may have to tailor activities to align with cultural beliefs and preferences. Adult activity levels by ethnicity2 Bay of Plenty adult National adult activity levels by activity levels by ethnicity (average per week) ethnicity (average per week) MINUTES 100% 150+ 75% 47% 46% 56% 57% 62% 63% 50% 30- 15% 149 17% 8% 8% 9% 8% 25% 36% 36% 39% 35% <30 29% 29% 0% NZ European Māori Asian Pasifika NZ European Māori 7 Ethnic distribution throughout the Bay of Plenty (2018)6 *Percentages exceed 100% due to individuals identifying with one or more ethnicities. Ethnicity WBOP Tauranga Rotorua Whakatāne Kawerau Ōpōtiki NZ European 81% 81% 62% 62% 50% 50% Māori 19% 17% 38% 46% 60% 63% Pasifika 2% 2% 4% 2% 3% 3% Asian 6% 7% 9% 3% 3% 2% Bay of Plenty Tauranga City Western BOP Waikato Ōpōtiki Rotorua Gisborne Hawke’s Bay Whakatāne Kawerau 8 Opotiki Whakatane Kawerau Western Bay Rotorua BOP Regional Tauranga Summary Young people & physical activity Sit less, move more, sleep well Ministry of Health physical activity guidelines for young people 7 An accumulation of at least 60 Incorporate physical activities that minutes of moderate to vigorous help strengthen muscles and bones physical activity every day at least three times a week. The information presented in this section is from national data. Activity levels of young people over 12 months2 6% 68% inactive (<30minutes per week) could do more (30-149 minutes per week) 26% meet guidelines (420+ minutes per week) Participation levels fluctuate from season to season 9 Top five activities for young people2 Tamariki (5-11) 53% 51% (both) 41% 4 Cycling 38% Running, jogging or cross country Playing on play- Games (four square, ground/ Playing 5 tag, dodgeball etc.) 33% 1 Swimming 2 (running around, climbing trees, make 3 believe) *Of the 3,000 tamariki and Rangatahi (12-17) 1,800 rangatahi surveyed nationally 61% 36% 35% 4 Cycling 27% Running, jogging or cross country Games (four square, Workout tag, dodgeball etc.) 5 (weights/cardio) 26% 1 Walking for fitness 2 3 10 Time young people spend participating 2 Time young people spent being active over the past 7 days 100% 420+ 75% 47% 60% 58% 64% 50% 419- 150 MINUTES 30% 23% 27% 149- 25% 26% 30 12% 10% 10% 6% 11% <30 7% 0% 5% 4% 5-7 years 8-11 years 12-14 years 15-17 years (10.8hrs average) (10.7hrs average) (12.9hrs average) (8.7hrs average) Average hours of activity per week Average number of hours per week Average number of sports and activities per week 12.8 Weekly participation 10.8 10.7 Significant drop off 8.7 5.3 6.0 6.2 4.7 5.1 5.4 5.0 5.3 6.0 3.9 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.1 1.8 1.3 94% 95% 96% 90% 72% 73% 76% 73% 70% 60% 5-7 8-11 12-14 15-17 18-24 25-34 35-49 50-64 65-74 75+ 43% 62% 81% 5.9hrs per week on average of young people use active of young people take part in engage in play either alone or with transport to and from school physical activity in school friends and family 11 Attitudes and barriers for young people 2 While the majority of young people claim to have been active in the last seven days, only 1 in 4 young people are meeting physical activity guidelines over a year. In order to help our young people sit less and move more we need to understand their attitudes, perceived barriers and motivations. Creating quality and positive physical activity experiences at a young age will increase the likelihood or sustaining good physical activity levels for life. Top 5 barriers for young people not Top 5 barriers for young wanting to do more (ages 8-17) people wanting to do more Aside from the top response of ‘I already do a good (ages 8-17) amount’, these are the top five barriers to participation for young people who don’t want to do more. 10% 15% 11% 32% 15% 43% 19% 20% 23% 20% Too busy Too tired/ don’t have the energy Not interested in sport or physical activity I prefer to do other things No places nearby to do what I want Too hard to motivate myself My family can’t afford it 12 Too busy How can physical activity be incorporated into existing activities? Young people rank school work as the top activity that keeps them busy, followed by spending time with friends/ family, electronic games and reading. 13 Summary Adults and physical activity Ministry of Health physical activity guidelines for adults 7 At least 150 minutes For added health benefits, aim for 5 hours of moderate; or 75 of moderate or 2 ½ hours of vigorous minutes of vigorous physical activity spread throughout the physical activity spread week, incorporating muscle-strengthening throughout the week. activities on at least 2 days. The information presented in this section is from Bay of Plenty data. Activity levels of BOP adults over 12 months2 23% Meet guidelines 27% inactive (150+ minutes per week and intensity required) (no activity) 6% Not very active 44% Could do more (<30 minutes per week) (30-149 minutes per week) Similar to the BOP trend, nationally only 23% of adults meet the physical activity guidelines 14 Time BOP adults spend participating 2 Time adults spent being active over the past 7 days 100% 23% 420+ 28% 31% 33% 36% 39% 75% 25% 27% 28% 38% 50% 28% 21% 7% 419- 150 MINUTES 9% 10% 14% 9% 7% 149- 25% 45% 30 32% 30% 25% 26% 29% <30 0% 18-24 25-34 35-49 50-64 65-74 75+ years years years years years years (4.9hrs average) (5.4hrs average) (5.0hrs average) (5.9hrs average) (7.2hrs average) 75% of BOP adults want to do more physical activity of surveyed inactive adults want to do more 77% of BOP adults meet the recommendation of spreading 26% their physical activity over five days or more of BOP adults do not meet the recommended two days of muscle 41% strengthening activities per week 15 Top five activities for BOP adults2 On average BOP adults Ages 18-64 participate in 2.4 activities per week.