Whereas men are more likely to participate in sport or physical activity for fun (33%), to spend time with friends (23%), or to improve physical performance (26%), women are more concerned with controlling their weight (26%), improving their physical appearance (24%), or combating the effects of aging (26%). (17 percent ). These differences can be explained by taking into account that women tend to prefer team activities to individual ones, they need to feel comfortable around others, and they often want to please others. Men on the other hand, like challenges, risk taking, and new experiences, are more likely to participate in individual sports. Gender affects sports participation because men and women differ in their needs and interests. Women tend to focus more on self-improvement and looking good, while men focus more on having fun and being with friends. There are two main factors that determine whether someone will take up a sport: interest and availability. If you aren't interested in a sport, then you won't bother trying even if the situation allows it. Interest can change over time as well as for different subjects. Some people find cooking interesting, while others don't. Similarly, some people may not be interested in sports at all, while for others it isn't an issue. Availability is another factor that can influence whether you will take up a sport. If there's no way you can practice it regularly, then you cannot expect to become good at it.