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Letter in Response to Review: More physiological research is needed in esports
International Journal of Esports, Vol.1, 31
26/11/2020
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Abstract
We read with interest two recent publications surrounding physiological stressors, and testing and monitoring devices (of particular interest, the electrocardiogram [ECG]), within a non-competitive and competitive esports setting, 'Psychological and physiological stress in non-competitive and competitive esports settings: A systematic review', and 'The potential of physiological monitoring technologies in esports' (1, 2). In 2020, the esports audience grew to a monumental 495 million people globally, whilst simultaneously surpassing the billion-dollar revenue milestone, with a year-on-year growth rate of +15.7% (3). Due to the competitiveness of the esports industry, understanding the energy expenditure and cognitive load of elite esports players may inform future research and application of exercise and nutrition interventions for improved performance. The purpose of this letter is to encourage discussion of physiological research within esports, and to promote esports as a viable study area for exercise physiology and sports science researchers and the like.
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- Title
- Letter in Response to Review: More physiological research is needed in esports
- Creators
- Mitchell Nicholson - Queensland University of TechnologyCraig McNulty (Corresponding Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyDylan Poulus - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Esports, Vol.1, 31
- Identifiers
- 991012934200002368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; Allied Health and Midwifery
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Letter/Communication