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White Water Kayaking Risk: Malaysian PerspectiveDOI: 10.4236/oalib.1103168, PP. 1-6 Subject Areas: Sports Science Keywords: Injuries, Malaysia, Risk, Adventure Sport, White Water Kayaking Abstract
White water kayaking is
the fun sport on fast moving water, typically call white water river. The
element of fun and challenge has attracted many people to join this adventure
sports in Malaysia. This study examined the risk in adventure sport tourism by
white water kayakers in Malaysia. The objective of this study is to reveal the
injuries suffered by whitewater kayakers during activity. This 2013 survey will
be described using descriptive data only. The survey forms were distributed via
kayak clubs and associations under the auspices of the Malaysian Canoe
Association (MASCA). The survey asked respondents about their previous injuries
during white water kayaking activities. All the data concerning to age, sex,
experience and ability was collected from them. A total of 217 respondents
provided feedback on this survey. Of the total 217, about 186 respondents
experienced injuries during an activity, while the rest did not suffer any
injuries while they were kayaking. The result showed only 41% seeks medical
attention after injury. These whitewater kayaking activities require physical exertion as well as
emotional and mental stability. Good practise and skill can help kayakers avoid
injuries and accident during paddling session. This sport has been developing
and growing each year. Future studies can also be done by looking for new discipline
in white water which is “playboating” which may find
different risk and injury.
Zakaria, J. , Yasim, M. M. , Taff, M. A. M. , Dasril, B. and Mustafa, M. A. (2017). White Water Kayaking Risk: Malaysian Perspective. Open Access Library Journal, 4, e3168. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1103168. References
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