Defining Extreme Sport: Conceptions and Misconceptions

Frontiers in Psychology

Rhonda Cohen¹ 

关键词: extreme sport;    sport;    high risk sport;    defining sport;    thrill seeking;    action sport;    adventure sport;    BASE jumping;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01974

学科分类：心理学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

One feature of how sport is defined is the distinction between extreme and non-extreme sport. BASE jumping is an example of an “extreme sport” because it involves a high degree of risk, whilst swimming is classified as “non-extreme” because the risks involved are minimal. This broad definition falls short of identifying the extent of risk and ignores the psychological, social-demographic and life style variables associated with engagement in each sport.

【 授权许可】

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