Esports is a true test of mental strength! It is brilliant and dynamic and wonderful but also can be stressful and exhausting. How can we optimise performance to enjoy our esports experiences fully? I completed a master’s degree in Performance Psychology and I am currently a student in Training and Performance Optimisation in the 3A2P laboratory (physical activity, learning and […]
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Coaching Esports Performance with Ismael Pedraza-Ramirez
Ismael Pedraza-Ramirez talks about his work with Rogue Esports where he practices what he preaches, combining his role as PhD student in sports performance with his actual work in sports psychology with the Rogue LoL squad. Brian and Steph discuss performance, strategy and (e)sports psychology with Ismael in this episode
Psychological and Physiological Stress in Esports
Playing esports can be considered a motivated performance (e.g., Pedraza-Ramirez et al., 2020) that if played competitively should lead to a psychophysiological stress response (e.g., Leis & Lautenbach, submitted). In general, stress is an interactive psychophysiological response that includes cognitive appraisal and physiological changes to threatening or demanding – but relevant – stimuli. Whereas the subjective response can be experienced […]
Quantifying Energy Expenditure and Cognitive Fatigue of Esports Athletes During Competition
Although Esports is undergoing continual and rapid growth, reaching more than 450 million spectators worldwide (Russ, 2019), there is no comprehensive research investigating the physiological demands of Esports, nor any trialed exercise interventions aimed at improving athlete performance. Understanding the energy expenditure, and cognitive load or competitive Esports gaming may inform future research and application in sports performance training. Energy […]
