Defining extreme sport: conceptions and misconceptions

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Cohen, R., Baluch, B. and Duffy, L. 2018. Defining extreme sport: conceptions and misconceptions. Frontiers in Psychology. 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01974
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TitleDefining extreme sport: conceptions and misconceptions
AuthorsCohen, R., Baluch, B. and Duffy, L.
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One feature in how sport is defined is the distinction between extreme and non-extreme. 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 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.

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PublisherFrontiers Research Foundation
JournalFrontiers in Psychology
ISSN1664-1078
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Submitted19 Jan 2018
Accepted26 Sep 2018
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