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Esports and high-performance human-computer interaction are at the forefront of implementing new hardware and software technologies Despite that, there is a paucity of research on how championship-level esports professionals approach aspects of their preparation.
To begin addressing this gap, we conducted, transcribed, and analyzed interviews with top-level tournament players, coaches, and managers in the period 2015–2019. The interviews focused on mental, physical, and nutritional aspects of esports preparation. Initial processing included transcription and manual verification. Furthermore, where applicable, interview responses were rated and quantified by a panel of experts.
Physical training was most often mentioned as a relevant or consistent activity, while nutrition was indicated as relatively unimportant. Qualitative analysis indicated that consistency and resilience are key factors for upcoming esports competitors to focus on. Interviewees also emphasized balancing their gameplay time with other activities. Lastly, we identified important areas critical for a deeper understanding of the mental and physical demands of professional esports players.
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Esports and high-performance human-computer interaction are at the forefront of implementing new hardware and software technologies Despite that, there is a paucity of research on how championship-level esports professionals approach aspects of their preparation.
To begin addressing this gap, we conducted, transcribed, and analyzed interviews with top-level tournament players, coaches, and managers in the period 2015–2019. The interviews focused on mental, physical, and nutritional aspects of esports preparation. Initial processing included transcription and manual verification. Furthermore, where applicable, interview responses were rated and quantified by a panel of experts.
Physical training was most often mentioned as a relevant or consistent activity, while nutrition was indicated as relatively unimportant. Qualitative analysis indicated that consistency and resilience are key factors for upcoming esports competitors to focus on. Interviewees also emphasized balancing their gameplay time with other activities. Lastly, we identified important areas critical for a deeper understanding of the mental and physical demands of professional esports players.

ESPORT: Electronic Sports Professionals Observations and Reflections on Training

Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw

Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research

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Esports and high-performance human-computer interaction are at the forefront of implementing new hardware and software technologies Despite that, there is a...

ESPORT: Electronic Sports Professionals Observations and Reflections on Training

Published Online: Jun 18, 2024

Page range: -

Received: Jan 03, 2024

Accepted: Apr 10, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pcssr-2024-0021

Keywords
esports, professionals, training, recommendations

© 2024 Andrzej Białecki et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

ESPORT: Electronic Sports Professionals Observations and Reflections on Training

Published Online: Jun 18, 2024

Page range: -

Received: Jan 03, 2024

Accepted: Apr 10, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pcssr-2024-0021

Keywordsesports, professionals, training, recommendations

© 2024 Andrzej Białecki et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
esports, professionals, training, recommendations