Journal RESPECS (Research Physical Education and Sports)
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Journal RESPECS (Research Physical Education and Sports)

E-Sports and Sports: A Study of the Related Position of E-Sports in Sports

Ikadarny Ikadarny (Faculty of Sports Science, Makassar State University, Makassar, Indonesia)
Muhammad Qasash Hasyim (Faculty of Sports Science, Makassar State University, Makassar, Indonesia)
Sufitriyono Sufitriyono (Faculty of Sports Science, Makassar State University, Makassar, Indonesia)
Suparman Suparman (Sports Coaching Education, Faculty of Sport Science, Makassar State University)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2023

Abstract

Although many studies have concluded that E-Sports are sports, the question of whether they should be classified as a sport continues. This is the basis for researchers to write articles by utilising the literature review process. This strategy was chosen because there are still many assumptions that E-Sports is a profit-oriented gaming activity. Recent articles provide evidence that the definition of e-Sports is more than just playing games for money. In addition, the perception of E-Sports is also limited to video games, even though the essence of E-Sports is more than that. It is undeniable that E-Sports are directly related to the economy, but the study of E-Sports is not only seen from one side; other aspects that can make E-Sports recognised as a sport are reviewed in this article. This article concludes that E-Sports can be classified as a sport by using the values and features of the sport. Such as being competitive, having rules, doing physical activity, practising according to the coach's programme, paying attention to player nutrition, and the professionalism of players in running the game.

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Journal Info

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respecs

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Humanities Education Health Professions Public Health Other

Description

Journal Research Physical Education and Sports (RESPECS) is a peer-reviewed journal (printed and online) published by the Physical Education Departement, Universitas Majalengka, which was founded in 2019 and is published regularly online. It publishes articles on various aspects of physical ...