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Book Synopsis

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<

    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

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A Paperback by Craig McNulty, Remco Polman, Matthew Watson

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    Publisher: Taylor & Francis
    Publication Date: 11/10/2023 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9781032344850, 978-1032344850
    ISBN10: 1032344857
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    Description

    Book Synopsis

    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<

      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

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