The line graph illustrates the variations in the rates of participation in swimming, team sports, and gym activities among members of a UK sports club from 1983 to 2003.
Overall, the participation rate in swimming experienced a substantial decline, gym activities saw a notable increase, and team sports maintained a relatively stable percentage over the twenty-year period.
Initially, swimming was the most popular activity, with participation peaking at around 50% in 1983 before declining drastically to approximately 15% by 1998, after which it leveled off until 2003. In contrast, gym activities started at about 5%, surged to a peak of 25% in 1998, and then remained steady for the following three years.
Meanwhile, the percentage of members engaging in team sports fluctuated over the remaining years, ultimately returning to the 1983 level by 2003. It is noteworthy to mention that in 1998, marked as ‘relatively’ on the graph, there were distinct shifts in participation rates for all three activities, signifying a significant period of change within the sports club.