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Download or read book Extreme sports written by Joe Tomlinson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extreme Sports is the first book ever to catalogue and describe the mad, mad world of extreme or adrenalin sports. Opinions vary about which sports are worthy of the accolade extreme, but in this book a lack of rules and a surplus of danger are deemed to be enough to earn a sport its place. Whitewater rafting, B.A.S.E. jumping, cliff diving, sledding, snowboarding, surfing, sky flying and rock climbing will all be covered, plus a host of other sports activities that would have any self-respecting life insurance salesperson rushing to up your premium. The book is divided into three main categories depending on the type of terrain the sport utilizes - air, land or water. The different levels of interest in the various sports in the book are reflected in the coverage. Each sport opens with a double-page action shot and a brief introduction. The higher-profile sports will receive up to eight pages, covering advice on clothing and equipment, all the trick manoeuvres, the classic venues and safety tips and hints. Other sports where participation is growing rapidly, receive more than adequate coverage as well.
Book Synopsis Catalog of Copyright Entries by : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Download or read book Catalog of Copyright Entries written by Library of Congress. Copyright Office and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Extreme Sports written by and published by Edge Books. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exciting unit will awaken the competitive energy in students as they learn useful facts about equipment, techniques, competition, and safety gear for a variety of extreme sports.
Book Synopsis The 10 Most Extreme Sports by : Kimberley Mitchell-Hughes
Download or read book The 10 Most Extreme Sports written by Kimberley Mitchell-Hughes and published by Franklin Watts. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the ten most popular extreme sports for thrill seekers, including street luge, bull riding, wave surfing, and BASE jumping.
Book Synopsis Extreme Sports Medicine by : Francesco Feletti
Download or read book Extreme Sports Medicine written by Francesco Feletti and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-09-19 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This technically oriented book on medicine as applied to extreme sports offers broad coverage of the field extending well beyond the usual focus on major trauma and acute injuries. In addition to the injuries and diseases associated with individual extreme sports, this book also addresses the topics of psychology, dermatology, ophthalmology, infectious diseases, physiology, nutrition, training, injury prevention strategies, rehabilitation, doping, treatment in hostile environments, and legal aspects. Innovative and less frequently considered topics are also discussed, such as recent advances in protective equipment and materials, the effects of exposure on whole-body vibration, and cold exposure risk management. More than 60 of the most authoritative experts from across the world have contributed to this book, drawing on their personal experiences and including practical examples whenever relevant. Both subject matter and illustrations have been selected with the utmost care, the latter including photographs of world-class athletes.The book’s multidisciplinary approach to the subject ensures that it will be relevant to a wide readership.
Author :Travis W. Heggie Publisher :Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers ISBN 13 :3318021644 Total Pages :185 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (18 download)
Book Synopsis Epidemiology of Injury in Adventure and Extreme Sports by : Travis W. Heggie
Download or read book Epidemiology of Injury in Adventure and Extreme Sports written by Travis W. Heggie and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive examination of injuries associated with adventure and extreme sports This book reviews the existing data on the frequency and distribution of injuries and the factors contributing to injuries in adventure and extreme sports. Further, it suggests injury prevention strategies and provides recommendations for future research. Providing the first comprehensive compilation of epidemiological data over a range of new age sports considered to be adventurous and extreme, this publication is also the first of its kind to track down all of the major literature associated with the topic. A uniform and evidence-based approach to organizing and interpreting the literature is used in all chapters. All of the sport-specific chapters are laid out with the same basic headings making it easier for the reader to find common information across chapters. Sports physicians, physical therapists, recreation managers, researchers, injury prevention specialists, the adventure and extreme sport industry, and the adventure and extreme sport participants themselves will find the book useful in identifying problem areas in which appropriate preventive measures can be initiated to reduce the risk and severity of injuries. They will also want to use the book as a source for future research related to injuries in adventure and extreme sports.
Book Synopsis Xtreme! Extreme Sports Facts and Stats by : Mark Woods
Download or read book Xtreme! Extreme Sports Facts and Stats written by Mark Woods and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents several mathematical concepts through facts about skiing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, and other extreme sports.
Book Synopsis Understanding Extreme Sports: A Psychological Perspective by : Eric Brymer
Download or read book Understanding Extreme Sports: A Psychological Perspective written by Eric Brymer and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2020-03-30 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Thrill Sports written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Thrill Seekers by : Ann McCallum Staats
Download or read book Thrill Seekers written by Ann McCallum Staats and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ann McCallum Staats has written an uplifting book profiling a handful of extraordinary women whose example proves that nothing can or should hold women back. These women push the boundaries of what was believed possible, achieving the impossible." —Milbry Polk, author of Women of Discovery, and member of the Explorers Club board of directors Encompassing a diverse selection of women in extreme and unique sports, this book shares the stories of bold and daring thrill-seekers What is the allure of the extreme? Who are the women who seek out and excel at sports outside the conventional, such as cave diving, wingsuit flying, or Formula 1 racing? This collection of adventure dynamos is as fascinating as it is empowering. Thrill Seekers introduces readers to a diverse and fascinating selection of women whose determination, grit, and courage have propelled each of them into a life far from the sidelines. Each chapter introduces readers to modern role models and leaders, change-makers who opt into a life of risk—but one of astonishing rewards. Inspire young people to approach life with the same bold resolve. Women of Power. Bold books to inspire bold moves. Thrill Seekers is the debut title in the new Women of Power series. Women of Power is a timely, inclusive, international, modern biography series that profiles 15 diverse, modern women who are changing the world in their field while empowering others to follow their dreams.
Download or read book Hawk Davidson written by Tony Reno and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hawk Davidson tests extreme sports equipment for ACME Extreme Sports Company. Hawk often finds himself in dangerous situations with Samantha Turner and other adversaries from RIVAL Sports, ACME's top competitor. In this adventure, Hawk helps a friend find out what happened to the water in Desert Lake.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Extreme Sports by : Kelly Boyer Sagert
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Extreme Sports written by Kelly Boyer Sagert and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Adventure Sports Coaching by : Matt Berry
Download or read book Adventure Sports Coaching written by Matt Berry and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coaching adventure sports is part of the core work of many adventure educators but has been largely neglected in the adventure studies literature. This is the first book to link contemporary sports coaching science with adventure sports practice. It examines the unique set of challenges faced by adventure sports coaches, such as the dynamic natural environment and the requirement to train athletes to levels of high performance outside of traditional structures of competition, and explores both key theory and best practice. The book covers key topics such as: Skill acquisition and skill development Models of learning and teaching Performance analysis Tactics and decision-making Training principles Mental skills techniques Goal setting and progression Risk management Each chapter contains applied examples from a range of adventure sports, including mountaineering, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, surfing, and winter sport, as well as practical coaching techniques and a guide to further reading. Written by a team of authors with wide experience of coaching, teaching, researching and high performance participation in adventure sports, this book is invaluable reading for any student or practitioner with an interest in adventure, outdoor education, sports coaching or lifestyle sport.
Book Synopsis Consuming Extreme Sports by : Francesco Raggiotto
Download or read book Consuming Extreme Sports written by Francesco Raggiotto and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-03-13 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the consumption behaviour of ‘extreme’ athletes from a quantitative perspective. Extreme sports are a multi-billion-dollar industry. The behaviour of athletes who participate in them differs from the majority of consumers in that they voluntarily seek out risky and dangerous situations that other consumers actively avoid. It has therefore been suggested that these consumer-athletes may have a unique psychology in this regard. The book adopts a novel approach based on established psychological theories concerning the behaviour of extreme individuals, applying and translating them into marketing research and practice. It discusses how specific psychological drivers impact the consumption behaviour of consumer-athletes and a variety of marketing-relevant outcomes. By demonstrating that extreme consumers are characterized by a unique psychology that leads them to act and think differently, this book offers scholars deeper insights into consumer behaviour, while also helping practitioners target this lucrative marketing segment more effectively.
Book Synopsis For Extreme-Sports Crazy Boys Only by : John Coy
Download or read book For Extreme-Sports Crazy Boys Only written by John Coy and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From snowboarding to skydiving, here are the most extreme sports for the most daring boys. "It's that adrenaline rush, I think, that comes with extreme sports. For me it's all about the passion of sport and the goodwill that sport creates." -Robby Naish, windsurfer and kitesurfer From the rush of skateboarding to some of the most ultimate extreme sports like base jumping and ice climbing-there's so much to know about the world of extreme sports. The Olympics and the X-Games have opened our eyes to so much, but there's still so much to see. Do you want to learn more about aggressive inline skating? Do you want to read up on how to protect yourself next time you go sandboarding? If you feel the rush of adrenaline every time you think about riding that big wave, or taking that half-pipe by storm then For Extreme-Sports Crazy Boys Only is definitely the book for you!
Book Synopsis Outing; Sport, Adventure, Travel, Fiction by :
Download or read book Outing; Sport, Adventure, Travel, Fiction written by and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Extreme Sports, Extreme Bodies by : Jesper Andreasson
Download or read book Extreme Sports, Extreme Bodies written by Jesper Andreasson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-08-25 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates extreme sports, defined as sports in which athletes challenge and transgress societal perceptions of what is humanly possible to achieve, in terms of physical training and bodily development/performance. Situated within a growing body of literature analysing the impact of new training trends on an individual’s body, identity, lifestyle and perception of his/her social surroundings, Extreme Sports, Extreme Bodies focuses on the gendered and embodied experiences of bodybuilding, Ironman triathlon, and mixed martial arts. Through their ethnographic analysis, Andreasson and Johansson present a unique and updated account of the increasing phenomenon of extreme sports and extreme bodies in contemporary Western society, grounded in the sociology of sport, body studies and embodiment literature.
