E-sports and Health

Playing computer/video games has become a common leisure activity for teenagers and adults. E-sports, which is a form of digital game playing elevated to a competitive level, can bring benefits to our health and fitness, including hand-eye coordination, speed of reaction, mental health, brain functions, etc. In addition, it can help players learn sportsmanship, as well as foster their strategy development and communication skills. Some E-sports and active video games also need players to be physically active when playing the games, making them essentially cardio or strength exercises.

 

This course aims at equipping students with the essential knowledge, proper skills, as well as healthy habits in playing E-sports and other active video games. It covers an overview of E-sports and introduces how a variety of game genres can bring benefits to the player’s health. Students will also learn the essential knowledge of science and technologies and the health-related issues that an E-sports athlete should know so as to play well and safe. They will gain hands-on experiences during the classes so that they can practice what they have learned and appreciate the values and benefits brought by E-sports.

 

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