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The Science of Esports
Craig McNulty, Remco Polman, Matthew Watson, Kabir Bubna
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R1,141
Discovery Miles 11 410
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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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 The book includes worked
examples and case-studies to allow immediate implementation in to
practice for esports athletes and coaches. It summarises the
current state of research to inform researchers and identify gaps
in knowledge. This new book is critical reading to students of
Esports and the related courses as well as being is the first
scientific resource designed to provide athletes, coaches and
practitioners with interdisciplinary insights into Esports health
and performance.
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The Science of Esports
Craig McNulty, Remco Polman, Matthew Watson, Kabir Bubna
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R4,134
Discovery Miles 41 340
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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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 The book includes worked
examples and case-studies to allow immediate implementation in to
practice for esports athletes and coaches. It summarises the
current state of research to inform researchers and identify gaps
in knowledge. This new book is critical reading to students of
Esports and the related courses as well as being is the first
scientific resource designed to provide athletes, coaches and
practitioners with interdisciplinary insights into Esports health
and performance.
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