Extreme Sports
By: Lee K.
Our class had to write an essay. We had a few options and I decided to write about extreme sports.
I have a few friends that love skateboarding. I have no clue how to skateboard but I think kids should try crazy stunts if they have been doing the extreme sport for a long time. I believe kids should be able to play extreme sports because of three reasons. One reason is people get the thrill. Another reason is extreme sports are growing a lot in popularity. Finally very few people get injured. Extreme sports should be allowed because it offers an opportunity to express yourself and there is not much organization.
I think people should be able to play extreme sports because most people get the thrill of extreme sports and they shouldn’t have to get rid of that feeling. For example a thrill is the single most attractive factor in people’s interest for extreme sports says Alvin Smith. Another example for why extreme sports should be aloud is because of the adrenaline rush. The adrenaline rush is what makes extreme sports different from any other sport. My final example for why extreme sports should be allowed is because of the catch. You have to maintain composure while having to apply lots of skills.
Another reason why extreme sports should be allowed is because these sports are starting to grow in popularity and you shouldn’t get rid of extreme sports if it’s so popular. For example about 7.2 million people snowboard in the U.S. Another example is an estimated 8 million mountain bikers. Finally there are 14 million skateboarders are in the country.
My last reason is not many people get injured. For example there are less than 4 injuries every 1000 snowboarding hours. Another example is rock climbing injuries are about 3 every 1000 hours. Another example is is a British Journal of Sports Medicine reported that only 139 injuries requiring medical condition over the course of 4 years.
In conclusion I think that extreme sports should be allowed. Also extreme sports give kids an opportunity to get or stay fit and if they were banned then lots of kids will have to find a different way to exercise and be true to their self.