Knowra Extreme sport Extreme sport An extreme sport is an athletic activity characterized by high speed, height, strenuous exertion, or perceived risk, often requiring specialized skills and equipment.
BASE jumping : A parachuting sport involving jumps from fixed objects such as cliffs, buildings, and bridges. It concentrates height and risk into a brief jump from a fixed launch point.
Risk homeostasis : The theory that people adjust their behavior in response to perceived changes in risk. Protective gear can alter behavior as well as reduce injury severity.
Adventure recreation : Recreational activities involving challenge, uncertainty, and engagement with natural or constructed environments. Extreme sports developed within a broader culture of adventure-based leisure.
Sports injury : Physical harm sustained during sport or exercise, ranging from minor strains to life-threatening trauma. High-energy impacts and falls can produce severe injuries despite preparation and equipment.
Traditional sports : Established athletic activities commonly organized around standardized rules, competition, and recognized institutions. The boundary with extreme sport is often cultural and commercial, not a fixed measure of danger.
Big-wave surfing : A form of surfing in which athletes ride exceptionally large ocean waves. Its hazards arise from wave force, underwater impact, and limited time to recover.
Personal protective equipment : Equipment worn to reduce exposure to hazards or injury. Helmets and body armor mitigate some consequences without removing the sport’s hazards.
Mountaineering : The sport and practice of climbing mountains, often involving technical skills and specialized equipment. Its traditions of deliberate exposure and technical ascent predate many modern extreme sports.
Traumatic brain injury : Brain dysfunction caused by an external force, including blows or jolts to the head. Head impacts are a major concern in sports involving falls, collisions, or high speeds.
Adventure racing : Multidiscipline endurance competitions that combine activities such as trekking, cycling, and paddling over long distances. It emphasizes navigation and sustained endurance more than spectacular individual maneuvers.
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