Abstract
For several years there has been an enhanced interest in physical activities, which offer unusual and intense sensations...
Highlights
For several years there has been an enhanced interest in physical activities, which offer unusual and intense sensations, most often called as high-risk or extreme sports
Channaoui et al [22] identified that stress markers like cortisol and alpha-amylase - related to the hypothalamo-pituitary adrenal axis and the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity - were associated with mood and sleep patterns in athletes during major competition
The results showed a significant difference between High- and Low sensation seekers with regard to their cortisol response
Summary
For several years there has been an enhanced interest in physical activities, which offer unusual and intense sensations, most often called as high-risk or extreme sports. Channaoui et al [22] identified that stress markers like cortisol and alpha-amylase - related to the hypothalamo-pituitary adrenal axis and the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity - were associated with mood and sleep patterns in athletes during major competition These results contributed to a better understanding of training high-level athletes dealing with stress. A broader and more clinical view on psychological and psychophysiological dispositions in participants of high-risk sports were introduced by Tofler et al [3] focusing on individuals with a genetic predisposition to risks and underlying psychiatric features (e.g. impulsivity) These findings highlight the importance of the individuals’ physiological disposition, which are not associated to potential training effects on performance. The authors concluded that the modified and new VR approach for stress induction is a valid and promising method
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