Extreme Sports Risks
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Extreme Sports Risks
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Author : Ava Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Publifye AS
Release Date : 2025-01-31
Extreme Sports Risks written by Ava Thompson and has been published by Publifye AS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-01-31 with Sports & Recreation categories.
""Extreme Sports Risks"" delivers a meticulous examination of three high-stakes activities—skydiving, mountaineering, and deep-sea diving—offering an evidence-based approach to understanding and managing the inherent dangers of extreme sports. The book uniquely combines technical expertise with practical applications, making complex safety protocols accessible to both novice adventurers and seasoned practitioners. Through a careful analysis of accident statistics, expert interviews, and documented experiences, it demonstrates how proper training and risk management can transform potentially dangerous activities into calculable adventures. The text progresses systematically through each sport, exploring their specific challenges and safety measures. In the skydiving section, readers learn about aerodynamics and emergency procedures at various altitudes, while the mountaineering chapter delves into altitude sickness and weather interpretation. The deep-sea diving portion covers pressure-related physiology and decompression theory, all supported by current research and real-world case studies. What sets this book apart is its interdisciplinary approach, connecting sports medicine with environmental science and human physiology. Through detailed checklists, decision-making frameworks, and emergency response guidelines, it addresses controversial topics within the extreme sports community while maintaining a balance between traditional and modern safety approaches. The inclusion of expert testimonies from professional athletes and rescue personnel provides valuable real-world context, making it an essential resource for anyone serious about pursuing these challenging activities safely.
Adventure And Extreme Sports Injuries
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Author : Omer Mei-Dan
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-11-13
Adventure And Extreme Sports Injuries written by Omer Mei-Dan and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-13 with Medical categories.
Adventure and extreme sports are increasing in popularity and it is not surprising that commercial adventure tourism and the accompanying life style and fashion, have become increasingly important to world economy. These unique sports involve not only major physical endurance and mental challenges but interaction and bonding with nature. They also tend to attract and excite audiences, both at the event and in the media. They are exciting to watch and redraw the boundaries of human achievement with the accompanying risks of injury and death. Adventure sports are usually performed in beautiful, exciting and remote locations or in extreme environments far away from medical assistance. Extreme sports usually involve an element of increased risk. These risks are highlighted by the media, usually after a reported accident or fatality but may vary according to the involvement of the participant; the weekend recreational adventure sports athlete or the experienced professional. A wide variety of sports fall into the category of adventure and extreme sports and with an increasing number of disciplines, this field is ever expanding. Sports are performed in contact with the “ground”; mountain running and biking, rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering. In the air: skydiving and base jumping. On water: surfing, white water kayaking and rafting, board sailing and diving. And also involve mechanical vehicles and animals! Some sports may be performed as a combination of few disciplines, such as water and air, e.g. kite surfing, and as so involve very unique mechanisms of injury. Sports events can also be merged to form a multi-sport race comprising many disciplines lastly from single to multi day races. Sports may involve competition with others, against the environment or with oneself, frequently the most ferocious adversary. Adventure sports are becoming increasingly popular in the general public and a few take these sports to an extreme level with the accompanying risks. Those that do, bring such time and dedication that they become professional in terms of training, preparation and finance. More and more people are enjoying adventure sports and unfortunately increased numbers are becoming injured as a result. Future research is progressing alongside the sport development, to allow the sport mechanisms, injury patterns and predisposing factors to be better understood. It is the hope of all researchers to make the sports safer without detracting from their adventurous nature. The aim and scope of our book would be to bring the sports medicine involved ineach of these sports into one volume. We would explain each sport including subtle similarities and differences, the common injury mechanisms, patterns of injury and treatment options. Additional chapters would include the mental characteristics of adventure racers and extreme sports athletes, together with the complexities of competing in hot and cold extreme environments. The book will present chapters focussing on the sports listed below, concentrating on published literature and newly formed studies by experts in the fields of injury epidemiology, prevention, management and rehabilitation.
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
Everyday Masculinities And Extreme Sport
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Author : Victoria Robinson
language : en
Publisher: Berg Publishers
Release Date : 2008-09-01
Everyday Masculinities And Extreme Sport written by Victoria Robinson and has been published by Berg Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Rock climbing is one of today's most popular 'extreme sports.' Although many women are involved, the sport retains a particularly male image and culture. Everyday Masculinities and Extreme Sport presents the first in-depth study of rock climbing in the UK, analysing what it reveals about the contemporary construction and performance of masculinity through sport.One of the key concerns of the book is the relationship between everyday masculinity and the pursuit of the extraordinary through sport. Drawing on insights from sociology and gender studies, the book challenges traditional approaches to the analysis of sport.
Social Theories Of Risk And Uncertainty
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Author : Jens Zinn
language : en
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Release Date : 2008-03-17
Social Theories Of Risk And Uncertainty written by Jens Zinn and has been published by Wiley-Blackwell this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03-17 with Social Science categories.
Provides an overview of the historical developments and conceptual aspects of risk and identifies why theorizing on risk is necessary and highlights specific sociological contributions to this field of research. Explores key topics including risk society and reflexive modernization, culture and risk, governmentality and risk, systems theory and risk, and edgework and voluntary risk taking.
Youth Culture And Sport
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Author : Michael D. Giardina
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Youth Culture And Sport written by Michael D. Giardina and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Education categories.
Youth Culture and Sport critically interrogates and challenges contemporary articulations of race, class, gender, and sexual relations circulating throughout popular iterations of youth sporting culture in late-capitalism. Written against the backdrop of important changes in social, cultural, political, and economic dynamics taking place in corporate culture's war on kids, this exciting new volume marks the first anthology to critically examine the intersection of youth culture and sport in an age of global uncertainty. Bringing together leading scholars from cultural studies, gender studies, sociology, sport studies, and related fields, chapters range in scope from 'action' sport subcultures and community redevelopment programs to the cultural politics of white masculinity and Nike advertising. It is a must read for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the role sport plays in the construction of experiences, identities, practices, and social differences of contemporary youth culture.
Understanding Your Health
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Author : Wayne A. Payne
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Understanding Your Health written by Wayne A. Payne and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Health & Fitness categories.
The Aesthetics Of Risk
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Author : John C. Welchman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
The Aesthetics Of Risk written by John C. Welchman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Aesthetics categories.
International Encyclopedia Of Women And Sports
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Author : Karen Christensen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
International Encyclopedia Of Women And Sports written by Karen Christensen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Sports for women categories.
Xtreme Sports
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Author : Rick McMillen
language : en
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Release Date : 1998-10
Xtreme Sports written by Rick McMillen and has been published by Butterworth-Heinemann this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-10 with Sports categories.
Plenty of vicarious thrills abound in these colorful action photos of bungee jumping in Africa, snowboarding on Denali, shark wrestling in Australia, and more. Includes 30-minute video and CD-ROM.