Understanding Collegiate Esports: A Practitioner’s Guide to Developing Community and Competition

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Synopsis
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. Chapters address 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.
Copyright:
2022

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
158 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000618730
Related ISBNs:
9781003271772, 9781032210575, 9781032222493
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Matthias Gross and Linsey McGoey
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Sports, Education, Social Studies
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Jennifer Lee Hoffman
Edited by:
Regena Pauketat
Edited by:
Kelsey A. Varzeas

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