Wonder

Extreme Sports

Delivered November 29, 2019. Contributor: Emma H.

Goals

To understand the area of extreme sports.

Early Findings

There are over 100 extreme sports in the world. It is a multi million dollar industry.
Earth Earth based extreme sports include; Skateboarding, Longboarding, Mountain Boarding, Sandboarding, Drifting, BMX, Motocross, FMX, Aggressive Inline Skating, Mountain Biking, and Caving
Water Water based extreme sports include; Surfing, Waterskiing, Body Boarding, Wakeboarding, Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Cave diving, Flowboarding, Paddle surfing / Stand up paddle, Kayaking, Cliff Jumping, Coasteering, Scuba Diving, and Knee Boarding.
Snow and Ice Snow and ice based extreme sports include; Snowboarding, Skiing, Ice Climbing, Snowmobiling, Snow Kiting, Monoskiing, Snowblading, Heli Skiing, Glacier Trekking, Ski Touring, Ice Driving, and Sledding/Tobogganing.
Air Air based extreme sports include; Base Jumping, SkyDiving, Wing Suiting, Bungee Jumping, High-lining, Hang Gliding, Paragliding, Micro Lighting, Canyon Swing, and Sling Shot.
Most Extreme SportsThe most extreme sports in the world based on their level of danger are; Base jumping, Heli-Skiing, Cave Diving, Big-Wave Surfing, and Mountain Climbing.
What Motivates People to Participate in Extreme SportsWhile people who participate in extreme sports are normally seen as irresponsible risk takers. However, research has found that they are highly trained individuals who feel the activity is life-enhancing and life-changing.
Benefits of Extreme SportsExtreme sports help people stay centered.
Enhances your fear management skills.
 Boosts self-confidence.

Proposed next steps:

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As the initial research only touched on some of the 100 extreme sports, we suggest continuing the research to look at 10-14 extreme sports in more details. For each sport we would provide a historical overview, some professionals athletes in the sport, and a description of the sport.

Alternatively, we can continue to provide an overview of extreme sports, including motivators, risks and benefits of participation.