Extreme Sports & Risk Taking

Articles for Exploring Extreme Sports (google doc link) 

  
Intro Assignment    Previewing articles chart - due Friday, April 14 

1. The World’s Most Dangerous Sports by Clare Davidson  

Davidson, Clare. “The World’s Most Dangerous Sports.” Forbes.com. 7 Aug. 2008. Web. 6 

 Defining Extreme Sports Intro & Article #1 Assignment  Due Wednesday, 4/12
  

2. What Drives Extreme Athletes to Risk Lives by Christopher Bergland

Bergland , Christopher. "What Drives Extreme Athletes to Risk Life and Death?" Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers , 28 Sept. 2013. Web. 11 Apr. 2017.

OR 

2b. Why do Extreme athletes like Dean Potter risk their lives?” by Eryn Brown

Brown , Eryn . "Why do extreme athletes like Dean Potter risk their lives?" Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2015. Web. 11 Apr. 2017.

Article #2 Assignment for Bergland or Brown article  

3. Extreme Sports Not About Risk-taking: Study  

“Extreme Sports Not About Risk-taking: Study.” Medical News Today.com. Queensland University of Technology, 13 July 2009. Web. 2 June 2010. 

Extreme Sports not about Risk Taking charting the Text Assignment for Article #3

4. Camp for Kids with Autism Offers Extreme Therapy Colorado Getaway Features Rafting, Rock Climbing, Skiing, Rope Courses and More

Donvan, John. “Camp for Kids With Autism Offers Extreme Therapy.” ABC News.com / ABC News Nightline. 31 Aug. 2009. Web. 7 June 2010.

5. A Solemn Warning to Wingsuit Flyers

Jones, Lola. “A Solemn Warning to Wingsuit Flyers”. XtremeSport4u.com. 28 Apr. 2010. Web. 15 July 2011. 

Article #5 Assignment Lola Jones, Solemn Warning

6. 6 Reasons to Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone by Caroline Gregoire

Gregoire, Carolyn. "6 Reasons To Step Outside Your Comfort Zone." Healthy Living . TheHuffingtonPost.com, 26 Sept. 2014. Web. 11 Apr. 2017.