Extreme sports (also called action sports, aggro sports, and adventure sports) are a
popular term for certain activities perceived as having a high level of inherent danger.
These activities often involve speed, height, a high level of physical exertion,...
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Extreme sports (also called action sports, aggro sports, and adventure sports) are a
popular term for certain activities perceived as having a high level of inherent danger.
These activities often involve speed, height, a high level of physical exertion, and highly
specialized gear.
The definition of an extreme sport is not exact and the origin of the term is unclear,
but it gained popularity in the 1990s when it was picked up by marketing companies to
promote the X Games.
While use of the term "extreme sport" has spread far and wide to describe a multitude
of different activities, exactly which sports are considered extreme is debatable.
There are however several characteristics common to most extreme sports.
While not
the exclusive domain of youth, extreme sports tend to have a younger-than-average
target demographic.
Extreme sports are rarely sanctioned by schools.
Extreme sports
tend to be more solitary than traditional sports .
(Rafting and paintballing are notable
excep
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