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Prepared for med a. | Delivered November 29, 2019
Extreme Sports
Goals
To understand the area of extreme sports.
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Early Findings
There are over
100 extreme sports
in the world. It is a
multi million dollar industry
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Earth based extreme sports
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, Drifting, BMX, Motocross, FMX, Aggressive Inline Skating, Mountain Biking, and Caving
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Water based extreme sports
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, Windsurfing, Cave diving,
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, Paddle surfing / Stand up paddle, Kayaking, Cliff Jumping,
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, Scuba Diving, and Knee Boarding.
Snow and Ice
Snow and ice
based extreme sports include; Snowboarding, Skiing, Ice Climbing, Snowmobiling, Snow Kiting,
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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 Sports
The 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 Sports
While people who participate in extreme sports are normally seen as
irresponsible risk takers
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highly trained individuals
who feel the activity is
life-enhancing and life-changing
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Benefits of Extreme Sports
Extreme sports help
people stay centered
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Enhances your
fear management skills
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Boosts self-confidence
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Prepared By
Emmad
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