Competitive gaming, better known as electronic sports (esports), is rapidly growing in
popularity. We systematically reviewed the available literature regarding the psychological …

Esports have increased in popularity among young people over the past decade. There is
evidence that involvement in esports helps young players to develop skills that are needed …

In this scoping review, we aimed to (1) provide clarity on terms used to describe elite esport
samples,(2) identify the indicators used to describe elite esport samples,(3) collate …

Abstract Purpose of Review To examine associations between video game play and obesity
in children. Recent Findings Based on a scoping review of 26 studies (25 cross-sectional; 1 …

The aim of this scoping review was to analyse all academic publications concerning players'
physical and psychological health and performance-related variables in esports. A total of …

The assessment of an athlete's performance can play a key role in determining their current
state, their readiness to compete, the impact of an experimental manipulation, and/or the …

Whether esports can be considered a sport is highly debated. The German Olympic Sport
Federation (DOSB) and the German Society for Sport Sciences (DVS) recently stated that …

In recent years, virtual sports or 'eSports' have grown exponentially both recreationally and
at the professional level. eSports comprise several regulated video games played …

Factors influencing brain function and cognitive performance can be critical to athletic
performance of esports athletes. This review aims to discuss the potential beneficial effects …

This study followed a longitudinal design to objectively monitor practice behaviors of
professional and semi-professional esports players over a year. Publicly available data were …