gravitysucks 0 #1 September 22, 2005 So anyways, like usual, I've put this off as long as possible, but now I finally have to choose a topic for my thesis and start compiling sources. I found a scant few on skydiving, one dealing with hormonal responses in first-time skydivers and another one that looked at psychological motivation in skydivers. The trouble is I need alot more sources to make this thing work. I had almost given up until I saw the Adrenaline Rush IMAX which talked about MAO levels in extreme atheletes. Then I realized I can probably open this up to all extreme sports. Here are some sample titles: "The Physiology of the Extreme" "The Natural Response to Unnatural Stimuli" "Psychological Motivation of the Extreme Athelete" Just some ideas. Anybody who knows of any good sources or who has done some of this type of work, PLEASE PM me and help me out. I really want to write a kick-ass thesis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewGPM 0 #2 September 22, 2005 http://www.bigairsportz.com/publishing.php#transcending or email Brian Germain...his address in on that website. The guy is skydiver, canopy design and a psychologist. Seems like he would be a great resource. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgiaDon 340 #3 September 23, 2005 I'd be willing to stick my head in a PET machine/pee in a bottle/whatever in exchange for about 100 jump tickets. Research is all about replication you know. Don_____________________________________ Tolerance is the cost we must pay for our adventure in liberty. (Dworkin, 1996) “Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire.” (Yeats) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #4 September 23, 2005 What sort of research do you intend on conducting? For what degree is the thesis being written? Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEcrewDOG 0 #5 September 23, 2005 How skydiving negatively affects your poker skills. You'd know better than anyone about that. -CorySkydive Radio!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #6 September 23, 2005 QuoteHow skydiving negatively affects your poker skills. You'd know better than anyone about that. -Cory oof, that's gotta sting. Is this the poker game I heard about on the last episode of the show? Incidentally, what's the best day to come visit you guys? My rig will be here next week, so I can finally start venturing to different DZs.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEcrewDOG 0 #7 September 24, 2005 Saturdays are generally the best...because the nights are pretty fun. We're only open on the weekends.Skydive Radio!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickMcMahon 0 #8 September 24, 2005 A friend of mine, Vic Napier, has written some good stuff about risk homeostasis as it applies to sky- divers. Go to www.vicnapier.com _________________________ Website: Dick’s Stuff The reason skydivers party so much at the end of the day is because they're glad they survived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
