The impact of physical exercise on esports players: a monitoring perspective

dc.contributor.authorKusan, M
dc.contributor.authorBaşoğlu, B
dc.contributor.authorAydoğmuş, M
dc.contributor.authorErmiş, SA
dc.contributor.authorSekban, G
dc.contributor.authorBayraktar, MT
dc.contributor.authorDurmuşoğlu, MV
dc.contributor.authorArslanoğlu, E
dc.contributor.authorÖz, F
dc.contributor.authorCeylan, L
dc.contributor.authorKüçük, H
dc.contributor.authorŞahin, FN
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-31T13:21:04Z
dc.date.available2026-03-31T13:21:04Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractBackground Esports has been defined as an organized and competitive approach to playing computer games. The esports industry has grown significantly and continues to develop in recent years. Within this period, monitoring and promoting physical exercise participation among esports players is important. The main aim of this study is to examine esports players' participation in physical exercise. Another aim is to investigate the impact of physical exercise on body appreciation among esports players.Method The study involved 183 esports players (age mean: 23.26; SD: 4.30; n = 42 female, n = 141 male). Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ), and the Body Appreciation Scale.Results The analysis revealed significant differences in total physical activity and body appreciation scores and their sub-dimensions based on income level and years of esports licensing. Demographic factors such as gender, income level, and duration of esports participation were found to have notable effects on physical activity and body appreciation.Discussion Male players had higher physical activity levels and body appreciation scores than females, and individuals with higher incomes reported better body appreciation. However, an increase in the duration of esports participation led to a decrease in physical activity levels and body appreciation scores. Increasing esports players' participation in physical activity and promoting physical exercise are recommended.
dc.identifier.doi10.3389/fpubh.2025.1558247
dc.identifier.issn2296-2565
dc.identifier.pmid40034173
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1558247
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11491/9516
dc.identifier.volume13
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001435110100001
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherFRONTIERS MEDIA SA
dc.relation.ispartofFRONT PUBLIC HEALTH
dc.subjectesports players
dc.subjectphysical exercise
dc.subjectphysical health
dc.subjectbody appreciation
dc.subjectesports
dc.titleThe impact of physical exercise on esports players: a monitoring perspective
dc.typeArticle

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