VOCABULARY
Sudden excitement
THRILL
One reason safety equipment is a good idea
It protects the body
Ability to face fear
COURAGE
A reason some people think Extreme Sports go too far
Serious injuries
This is an extreme activity conducted in water-filled caves.
Cave Diving
Going the farthest; highest degree
EXTREME
Before skydiving, athletes must always check this item to ensure it’s packed and functioning properly.
Parachute
Anything needed for a particular sport
EQUIPTMENT
Is rock climbing considered an extreme sport
YES
This is an activity involving a snowy descent while standing on a board that is in contact with a rider's feet.
Snowboarding
Any damage to the body that causes pain
INJURY
Name a piece of safety equipment
(various answers)
Something that can cause harm or injury
DANGER
Is golf considered an extreme sport
This is an underwater activity that relies on breath-holding rather than the use of breathing equipment.
Free Diving
Not smooth; Something hard to do
ROUGH
Name something you can do to keep from getting sports injury
Stretch, safety equipment
To forbid something; not allow
BAN
Can extreme sports set a bad example? Why?
Kids might try it at home.
This is an extreme sport where the individual uses wind power to be pulled on a water, land or snow surface.
Kite Surfing
To hit with a hand or weapon
STRIKE
Wearing this type of vest while doing water sports like wakeboarding or jet skiing can help save your life.
Life Jacket
In this sport, athletes ride powerful waves standing on a board, often in places like Hawaii or Australia.
Surfing
One reason someone might like extreme sports
THRILL; Excitement
This is the extreme act of walking or balancing along a suspended length of flat webbing that is tensioned between two anchors.
Slacklining