Quantifying Physical Activity and Self-Determination towards Exercise among Esports Players

Introduction: Esports is a rapidly growing industry, attracting millions of viewers worldwide and generating billions of dollars in revenue. Esports involves competitive video gaming, typically performed in teams or individually, across a range of genres, with large cash prizes at stake. While e-athletes require high levels of cognitive skill for successful performance, they spend extended periods in a sedentary state. This poses a challenge for maintaining physical activity and promoting exercise motivation within the industry, given the potential impact on general health and the burden on global healthcare.

Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: M. Nicholson, C. McNulty, T. Pavey, D. Poulus, C. Thompson, R. Robergs, V. Kelly Tags: O2023SMA-301 Source Type: research