Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Early research at Waterloo Engineering into the growing electronic sports (esports) industry highlights a need for better coaching to prevent burnout among professional players.
The study identified several areas, including player fatigue, mental stress and peak performance conditions, that require in-depth research to improve coaching and player performance.
“They burn out because they spend long hours sitting at desks playing and training,” said Bader Sabtan, a systems design engineering PhD student who led the study. “It results in all kinds of problems, from mental health issues to back and wrist injuries.”
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