[HTML][HTML] Perceptions of effective training practices in league of legends: a qualitative exploration

C Abbott, M Watson, P Birch - Journal of Electronic …, 2022 - journals.humankinetics.com
While scientific interest in electronic sports (esports) is steadily growing, there remains an
absence of research evidence concerning training practices in specific esports such as …

Terminology matters: defining the esports athlete

K Bubna, MG Trotter, R Polman… - Frontiers in sports and …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
There has been increasing interest in esports from participation, spectator, and academic
perspectives. Concerning the latter, there have been discussions about whether esports can …

Coaching and talent development in esports: a theoretical framework and suggestions for future research

K Bubna, MG Trotter, M Watson, R Polman - Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Esports is a growing phenomenon that is capturing the attention of individuals worldwide,
and has grown to provide professional and lucrative careers for those who reach the upper …

Promoting mental health in esports

J Kegelaers, MG Trotter, M Watson… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
There is growing recognition of the demands and health challenges experienced by esports
athletes. The purpose of this perspective paper is to draw specific attention to the mental …

Unveiling factors and contingencies influencing exhaustion in professional esports players: evidence from China

G Liu, Y Meng-Lewis, W Wang, Y Zhao - Internet Research, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose The rapid growth of professional esports has highlighted the lack of a universally
recognised governing body to standardise operations and competition rules. This absence …

The influence of coaches and support staff on the sleep habits of esports athletes competing at professional and semiprofessional level

D Bonnar, M Hwu, S Lee… - Journal of …, 2023 - journals.humankinetics.com
The present study investigated the influence and perspective of esports coaches and
support staff on the sleep habits of esports athletes competing at professional and …

From the pitch to personal growth: Investigating self-esteem as a mediator and parental support as a moderator in youth sports in China

K Yi, H Luo, L Wei - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
This study focuses on the intricate connections among youth sports, personal development,
and skill acquisition in contemporary China. Building upon established theoretical …

Physical Activity and Self-Determination towards Exercise among Esports Athletes

M Nicholson, C Thompson, D Poulus, T Pavey… - Sports Medicine …, 2024 - Springer
Background Esports is competitive video gaming, performed within teams or individually,
across multiple genres. Players are required to be sedentary for extended periods and …

An exploratory qualitative interview study on grassroots esports in sports clubs

ACK Baumann, S Pallesen, RA Mentzoni… - Frontiers in Sports and …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Aim The current study aimed to explore grassroots esports in sports clubs in Norway from
the perspective of volunteer esports leaders. Method and results Fifteen volunteers were …

Neural oscillation amplitude in the frontal cortex predicts esport results

S Minami, K Watanabe, N Saijo, M Kashino - Iscience, 2023 - cell.com
In competitive matches, strategic decisions and emotional control are important. Relevant
cognitive functions and corresponding neural activities in simple and short-term laboratory …