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Feb 1, 2018 · Introduction. eSport represents tournament level, interactive video games, described by British eSports as “the top level of video gaming in terms of skill and professionalization” (What are eSports?, 2016).
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May 11, 2017 · The first part of the paper analyzes the definition of a sport and determines that competitive video games should apply to the meaning. The second part of the paper discusses how eSports should be recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Feb 1, 2018 · While all eSports are video games, not all video gaming should be classified as sport. Video games must have structure (e.g., standard rules), organization (e.g., rule adherence), and competition (e.g., clear winners and losers) to be considered sport. Furthermore, the criterion of institutionalization must also be met to elevate a game to a sport.
- Daniel C. Funk, Anthony D. Pizzo, Bradley J. Baker
- 2018
Feb 1, 2018 · eSport, organized video game competitions, is increasingly recognized as sport. eSport’s structure, organization, and institutionalization qualify the activity as sport. eSport represents a novel area for sport management research, education, and practice.
- Daniel C. Funk, Anthony D. Pizzo, Bradley J. Baker
- 2018
Apr 25, 2017 · Conceiving eSport gaming as an actual sports practice is not yet common, but it is current issue that deserves careful attention. This article stands on the idea that eSport gaming could be considered a sport and it examines some reasons on that regard.
- Mariona Rosell Llorens
- 2017
Jul 31, 2017 · eSports is growing around the globe, with more and more individuals are engaged as players or spectators. In this paper, the authors reflect on whether eSports can be considered as sport based on evaluating five characteristics of sport and assessing them for eSports.
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Apr 7, 2021 · After summarizing the current discussion on whether esports constitute a sport, this paper discusses why and how sport and exercise psychology (SEP), in particular, could research esports.
