Understanding Collegiate Esports
A Practitioner's Guide to Developing Community and Competition
Jennifer Lee Hoffman, Regena Pauketat, Kelsey A. Varzeas, Jennifer Lee Hoffman, Regena Pauketat, Kelsey A. Varzeas
Understanding Collegiate Esports
A Practitioner's Guide to Developing Community and Competition
Jennifer Lee Hoffman, Regena Pauketat, Kelsey A. Varzeas, Jennifer Lee Hoffman, Regena Pauketat, Kelsey A. Varzeas
About This Book
As esports is one of the new and rapidly growing sports programs at the collegiate level, today's campus leaders are increasingly asked to navigate the complexity of esports. This practical volume helps higher education professionals understand the expanding role of collegiate esports, describing the ecosystem of college esports and the experience for college players, as well as the connections between gaming and career preparation. Chapter authors offer an overview and practical look at the main structures and issues facing collegiate esports programs, athletes, and administrators. Chaptersaddress the needs of the campus gaming community, building gender and racial inclusivity, athlete health, amateurism and the esports athlete, the role of the technology industry, governance, career paths, and coaching. This cutting-edge volume offers information to support campus leaders and practitioners in building and expanding collegiate esports programs in the quickly growing and changing aspects of both online and face-to-face campus communities.
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