EXTREME SPORT

WHAT IS “EXTREME SPORTS”?

Activities perceived as
involving a high degree of risk.

CHARACTERISTIC AND ACTIVITIES

Characteristic
- Differ from traditional sports due to the
higher number of inherently uncontrollable
variables.
- High degree of risk, may be perceived as
extremely dangerous.
- Only the most skilled individuals can
participate.
Some Activitties
Bungee Jumping Scuba diving Mountain biking

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

Advantages Disadvantages
Keep fit Serious injuries
Making new friends Cost of equipments

SHOULD CHILDREN BE INTRODUCED TO IT?

WHY OR WHY NOT?
On the one hand
It can provide a range of
physical and mental benefits
On the other hand
There are inherent risks
involved in these activities
They should be introduced in a
responsible and safe manner
(gradually and under proper
supervision).
- Wear proper safety gear, and
be aware of their own limitations
and abilities.

CONFLICTING OPINIONS
- Some people argue that governments
should prohibit extreme sports.
- They think these sports are too dangerous.
- The heights, distances, speeds of them
drastically increase the severity of injuries.

CONCLUSION
- Extreme sports have both negative and positive aspects,
it depends on how we allow children to participate.

- Responsible adults need to step in and tell young people

who want to participate in these very dangerous sports that
they have to wait—at least until they’re old enough to be
responsible for their own decisions.