PE/HEALTH: ESPORTS

A comprehensive set of vocabulary cards covering the definitions, strategies, management processes, and historical milestones of professional competitive video gaming.

eSports (electronic sports)

Competitive video gaming where individuals or teams compete professionally in organized multiplayer tournaments.

Multiplayer

Two or more people playing and competing together through the internet or LAN.

Game Mechanics

The rules and systems of how the game works.

Position

A player's role and placement in the game.

Playstyle

How a player uses their skills, strategy, and preferences.

Reflexes

Fast involuntary responses; closely related to hand-eye coordination.

Hand-Eye Coordination

Essential skill for aiming, reacting, and controlling gameplay.

Team Composition

Building a balanced team with different roles.

Game Analysis

Studying gameplay and opponents to improve performance.

$$1972$$

The year marking the origins of eSports.

$1980$ Space Invaders competition

The first nationwide competition which had $10,000$ participants.

Self-Management & Resilience

The ability to stay focused under pressure and recover from setbacks.

SDG $3$

Good Health and Well-Being; promoted in eSports by encouraging healthy gaming practices.

Esports Management

A cross-disciplinary program that prepares students for careers in esports, media, and game studies.

Esports Event Manager

The individual who ensures the success of an esports tournament or event.

Management

Coordinating and administering tasks to achieve goals.

Process Management

Coordinating work efficiently through planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.

Planning

The management process that sets objectives, creates tasks, determines resources, makes timelines, and develops assessment methods.

Organizing

The management process that assigns tasks, groups work, delegates authority, and allocates resources.

Directing

The management process that leads, guides, supervises, and motivates employees or team members.

Controlling

The management process that monitors progress, evaluates performance, and corrects mistakes or deviations.

Budgeting

The process of estimating income and expenses to ensure there are enough resources for the event.

Lack of Communication

A common error in eSports that causes misunderstandings and poor teamwork.

Ineffective Role Playing

A common error in eSports occurring when a player does not perform their assigned role properly.