Extreme Pursuits
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Understanding Extreme Sports A Psychological Perspective
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Author : Eric Brymer
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2020-03-30
Understanding Extreme Sports A Psychological Perspective written by Eric Brymer and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-30 with categories.
Extreme sports, those activities that lie on the outermost edges of independent adventurous leisure activities, where a mismanaged mistake or accident would most likely result in death, have developed into a significant worldwide phenomenon (Brymer & Schweitzer, 2017a). Extreme sport activities are continually evolving, typical examples include BASE (an acronym for Buildings, Antennae, Span, Earth) jumping and related activities such as proximity flying, extreme skiing, big wave surfing, waterfall kayaking, rope free solo climbing and high-level mountaineering. While participant numbers in many traditional team and individual sports such as golf, basketball and racket sports have declined over the last decade or so, participant numbers in so called extreme sports have surged. Although extreme sports are still assumed to be a Western pastime, there has been considerable Global uptake. Equally, the idea that adventure sports are only for the young is also changing as participation rates across the generations are growing. For example, baby boomers are enthusiastic participants of adventure sports more generally (Brymer & Schweitzer, 2017b; Patterson, 2002) and Generation Z turn to extreme sports because they are popular and linked to escapism (Giannoulakis & Pursglove, 2017). Arguably, extreme sports now support a multi-billion dollar industry and the momentum seems to be intensifying. Traditional explanations for why extreme sports have become so popular are varied. For some, the popularity is explained as the desire to rebel against a society that is becoming too risk averse, for others it is about the spectacle and the merchandise that is associated with organised activities and athletes. For others it is just that there are a lot of people attracted by risk and danger or just want to show off. For others still it is about the desire to belong to sub-cultures and the glamour that goes with extreme sports. Some seek mastery in their chosen activity and in situations of significant challenges. This confusion is unfortunate as despite their popularity there is still a negative perception about extreme sports participation. There is a pressing need for clarity. The dominant research perspective has focused on positivist theory-driven perspectives that attempt to match extreme sports against predetermined characteristics. For the most part empirical research has conformed to predetermined societal perspectives. Other ways of knowing might reveal more nuanced perspectives of the human dimension of extreme sport participation. This special edition brings together cutting-edge research and thought examining psychology and extreme sports, with particular attention payed to the examination of motivations for initial participation, continued participation, effective performance, and outcomes from participation. References Brymer, E. & Schweitzer, R. (2017a) Phenomenology and the extreme sports experience, NY, Routledge. Brymer, E, & Schweitzer, R, D. (2017b) Evoking the Ineffable: The phenomenology of extreme sports, Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice 4(1):63-74 Giannoulakis, C., & Pursglove, L., K., (2017) Evolution of the Action Sport Setting. In S.E. Klein Ed. Defining Sport: Conceptions and Borderlines. Lexington Books, London. 128-146 Patterson, I. (2002) Baby Boomers and Adventure Tourism: The Importance of Marketing the Leisure Experience, World Leisure Journal, 44:2, 4-10, DOI: 10.1080/04419057.2002.9674265
Extreme Sports
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Author : John Crossingham
language : en
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Release Date : 2004
Extreme Sports written by John Crossingham and has been published by Crabtree Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Since the early 1990s, the term extreme sports has come to mean many things. Whether flying off a giant ramp, diving from an airplane, or tackling waves taller than a five-story building, these sports push their athletes to the absolute limits.It's all here and in full-color!Strap yourself in for* profiles of over twenty different extreme sports* quick fact boxes
Extreme Pursuits
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Author : Graham Huggan
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 2009-10-29
Extreme Pursuits written by Graham Huggan and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-29 with Literary Criticism categories.
A provocative look at travel—both voluntary and otherwise—in an uncertain world
Extreme Sports
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Author : Kate Armstrong
language : en
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Release Date : 2001
Extreme Sports written by Kate Armstrong and has been published by Nelson Thornes this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Designed to be used by children in their first six months of school PM Starters One and Two
Extreme Sports
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Author : Joe Tomlinson
language : en
Publisher: Carlton Publishing Group
Release Date : 2001
Extreme Sports written by Joe Tomlinson and has been published by Carlton Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Contains photographs and descriptions of a variety of extreme sports, including bungee jumping, mountain biking, snowboarding, and others; and provides information on clothing and equipment, safety, tricks and techniques, and venues.
Over The Edge
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Author : Michael Bane
language : en
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
Release Date : 1996
Over The Edge written by Michael Bane and has been published by MacMillan Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Over the Edge: A Regular Guy's Odyssey in Extreme Sports is the compelling record of Bane's adventures pushing himself to the limit - by participating in some of the world's most dangerous athletic pursuits. Traveling across the country and around the globe, Bane literally risked life and limb to attack thirteen death-defying sports on his "List". From a marathon in the hellish temperatures of Death Valley to whitewater rafting in Honduras, kayaking off a waterfall in New Zealand, diving in Florida's pristine underwater caves, bicycling through the mountains of Colorado at speeds 45 miles per hour, and swimming in shark-infested waters in the first leg of the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon, Bane's journey captures all of the exhilaration, excitement, and fear that have accompanied one man on his journey to the edge and back.
Berkshire Encyclopedia Of Extreme Sports
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Author : Douglas Booth
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Berkshire Encyclopedia Of Extreme Sports written by Douglas Booth and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Over the last decade extreme has become a popular adjective to describe a range of physical pursuits and activities such as bungee jumping, dirt biking, skysurfing and street luge. Yet, notwithstanding its widespread usage, extreme remains largely a connotative term to differentiate individualistic, adventure-type sports with high aesthetic components from more functional and traditional team sports such as baseball, basketball, cricket, football and hockey. However, as well as its physical characteristics extreme also connotes an ideological dimension that refers to a range of anti-social attitudes, many of which are embodied and stand in sharp contrast to conservative, mainstream middle-class sporting values. Indeed, the ideology of extreme attracts as much attention among scholars interested in the study of sport as the physical elements. The Encyclopedia of Extreme Sports offers a comprehensive dissection of this new and emerging phenomenon, and its characteristics, philosophy, ideology, functions, history and future. component-risk-from a number of disciplinary perspectives including history, sociology, psychology, theology and physiology. In examining the history of individual extreme sports, the Encyclopedia explores ancient, feudal and cross-cultural forms while also looking at the appeal of modern extreme activities to entrepreneurs, marketers, advertisers and the media as they seek to connect with consumers in the critical 13-34-age cohort. The commercialization of extreme sports as well as their institutionalization-formation of governing bodies, grand prix circuits, and inclusion in traditional mega-events such as the Olympic Games-highlights another critical dimension addressed by the Encyclopedia, their contradictory and paradoxical nature. As numerous commentators have observed, participants in extreme sports are typically no less racist, sexist and class and status conscious than their brothers and sisters participating in mainstream sports. cross-cultural and historical extreme sports; thematic essays; biographies of leading extreme exponents; descriptions of the best known extreme playgrounds.
Encyclopedia Of Extreme Sports
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Author : Kelly Boyer Sagert
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2008-12-30
Encyclopedia Of Extreme Sports written by Kelly Boyer Sagert and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-30 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Students and extreme sport enthusiasts will not only learn about the sports themselves, but also about the techniques, innovations, engineering, and physics behind them. How do ice yachters achieve speeds of up to 150 MPH? What does take to become a pro snowboarder? Other parts of the encyclopedia highlight key areas of study, such as extreme sports and the media, the controversies surrounding, and the impact of extreme sports on our culture. A resource guide of print and electronic sources, competitions, organizations offers students an insider's guide to all things extreme. Inside readers will discover BASE (Building, Antenna tower, Span, Earth) Jumping. What's more dangerous than leaping off of a tall building? Jumping off a structure that's much closer to the ground, and that's exactly what many BASE jumpers regularly do. The risks include malfunctioning parachutes, landing on rocks, into electrical wires and more. Readers will learn about Bhang Gliding, where experienced pilots perform full barrel rolls, inverted maneuvers and other stunt flying moves. It is no longer unusual for an experienced hang glider to travel 200 miles or reach altitudes above 10,000 feet. Coverage also includes information on caving, which involves exploring caves that travel deep into the earth, moutain biking, and many other sports.
Being Extreme
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Author : Bill Gutman
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2014-04-01
Being Extreme written by Bill Gutman and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
As fast-paced as a freefall from a roaring airplane, as thrilling as a towering jump off a ski slope, Being Extreme is a fascinating examination of the adrenaline rush of extreme sports. Here is a world where living life on the edge is the only option, where you are only as good as your last jump . . . and where one false move can take you out of the game permanently. From mountain climbing and freestyle motocross to skydiving and snowboarding and beyond, in the past decade, the world of extreme sports has exploded onto the scene, with daredevils attempting acts of athleticism that leave spectators awed . . . and fearful. Being Extreme explores the motivations and societal impulses behind these high-risk lifestyles through interviews with professional athletes and recreational enthusiasts, as well as with psychiatrists who seek to understand the motivation behind these “Big T” personalities. Authors Gutman and Frederick also explore what heart-stopping sports are around the next curve, because in a world where the “rush” is everything, everyone is always upping their game.
Extreme Sports
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Author : WenFang Li
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-11-17
Extreme Sports written by WenFang Li and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-17 with Social Science categories.
Extreme sports are highly popular among young people today. These sports include a wide variety of activities—from surfing and skateboarding to mountaineering and parachute jumping—but one characteristic unites them all: their inherent risk of injury. This book details the injuries most often experienced in extreme sports, including common injuries such as severe strains, sprains, bruising, and cuts; and serious problems, such as hypothermia, fractures, and dislocations. The book then focuses on several different ways to prevent such injuries from occurring. Treatments are explained in detail, with emphasis on getting professional medical advice for any serious or unexplained injury. Read this book and learn about: • Warm-up routines that help prevent injuries. • The importance of mental preparation. • Overuse injuries and sprains and strains. • The importance of good nutrition. • The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.