#ICYMI - The Psychology of Extreme Sports

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#ICYMI - The Psychology of Extreme Sports

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Apr 6, 2018

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In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… We’re taking you to the extreme! Hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly investigate the psychology of the extreme sports athlete with adventure journalist Jim Clash, neuroscientist Dr. Heather Berlin, and extreme sport psychologist Dr. Eric Brymer.

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