Extreme sport

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/extreme-sport

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the defining characteristics?High perceived risk, speed, physical exertion, specialized gear, and often individualistic expression
2. What is the psychological drivers?Seeking adrenaline, flow states, self-efficacy, fear management, and community belonging
3. What are extreme sports?Extreme sports are fast, high, and exciting activities that involve a lot of danger, speed, and special equipment.
4. Why do people like extreme sports?People enjoy extreme sports because they feel confident, focus deeply, and experience a special state called flow that makes them feel alive.

Flow State: A mental state of complete immersion and energized focus in an activity, leading to enjoyment.
Self-Efficacy: An individual's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.
Counter-Culture Movement: A subculture whose values and norms of behavior differ substantially from those of mainstream society.
Material Science: The study of the properties and applications of materials, crucial for developing advanced sports equipment.