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The Science of Esports
 
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ISBN13:9781032345710
ISBN10:1032345713
Binding:Hardback
No. of pages:162 pages
Size:234x156 mm
Weight:453 g
Language:English
Illustrations: 13 Illustrations, black & white; 6 Illustrations, color; 2 Halftones, black & white; 1 Halftones, color; 11 Line drawings, black & white; 5 Line drawings, color; 17 Tables, black & white
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The Science of Esports

 
Edition number: 1
Publisher: Routledge
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Short description:

The Science of Esports draws from contemporary research and coach expertise to examine esports athlete health and performance from a range of disciplinary perspectives, including physiology, psychology, sociology, and nutrition.

Long description:

The Science of Esports draws from contemporary research and coach expertise to examine esports athlete health and performance from a range of disciplinary perspectives, including physiology, psychology, sociology, and nutrition. The rapid expansion of the esports industry has elevated competitive video gaming into the realm of high performance, requiring players, coaches, and practitioners to implement interdisciplinary approaches to performance support.


The book covers key topic areas such as:




  • What esports is and similarities and differences to sport



  • Game-specific training



  • Physiological and psychological consideration for esports athletes



  • Social aspects of player performance and the social environment of esports



  • Esports coaching and structure of esports performance environments



  • Technology and its use in esports



  • Safeguarding, cheating, and gambling



This book includes worked examples and case studies to allow immediate implementation into practice for esports athletes and coaches. It summarises the current state of research to inform researchers and identify gaps in knowledge. This book is critical reading for students of esports and related courses. It serves as the first scientific resource designed to provide athletes, coaches, and practitioners with interdisciplinary insights into esports health and performance.

Table of Contents:

1. What is Esports?



2. Aspects of Game-Specific Training



3. Physiological Considerations for E-athletes



4. Psychological Considerations for Esports Athletes



5. Nutrition, Supplementation, and Regulation



6. Social Aspects of E-Athletes Performance



7. Structure of Esports Performance Environments



8. Esports Coaching and Support



9. Talent Identification and Development



10. Technology in Esports



11. Social Environment and Health in Esports



12. Safeguarding, Cheating, and Gambling



13. Key Considerations for the Future