Extreme Sports Not About Risk Taking Analysis

Have you ever wondered what goes through an extreme sports participant’s mind? We may have the wrong perspective of them and call them “risk-takers,” but little do we know how they actually feel. Let's see what studies have to show for extreme sports and their participants. To support what I am feeling, “Dr. Brymer’s Extreme Sports Not About Risk-Taking found that, “Although the image of those who take part in extreme sports was that of risk-takers and adrenaline junkies, the opposite was true.” You see, there is so much more to extreme sports than we think. We aren’t particularly in the mind of the participant, so how do we know how they actually feel. The audience clapping, screaming, taking pictures and asking for autographs, …show more content…
Well, there is an explanation to that. In Jane E. Brody’s “ With the Thrills Come Extreme Risks” (2014) she states “ Unfortunately, many young people eager for an adrenaline rush are trying to copy their extreme sports idols, putting themselves at terrible risk. Filled with overconfidence, many participants lack the skills and training for these stunts.” Yes, there are many injuries along the way, but there is always challenges in the journey to success. In this case, the challenges are physical injuries along with personal challenges. Not only does Jane state that, but “ Amateurs without referees, coaches, or medical personnel around can end up with broken bones, crushed skulls, severe concussions, ruptured blood vessels or lifelong disability - if they survive” Those who are now in extreme sports, applied the necessary procedures to be where they are now. They are safe and carry medical assistance along with them. We should just let them be. They aren’t posing a threat to us. If you were to be chasing your dream, and everyone was hating on you and telling you- you should do something different, how would you