By Danielle Rose, Contributing Writer05.03.22
The term “esports” is synonymous with a variety of electronic games, including electronic sports, cybersports, competitive computer gaming and virtual sports, as described by a 2017 article published in the official journal for the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE).1
Today, esport gamers are generally recognized as athletes—from intercollegiate athletics, where a growing number of universities are offering esport scholarships, to national and global organizations. Annual esports events are held worldwide, such as this May’s “Esports around the world, inside and out” convention being held in Washington D.C. Understanding about the health needs of esport athletes, including nutritional support and opportunities for dietary supplements, is a growing category.
Although the esports market has been growing since the 1990s, according to Esports Insider,2 the U.S. officially recognized it in 2013, allowing competito
Today, esport gamers are generally recognized as athletes—from intercollegiate athletics, where a growing number of universities are offering esport scholarships, to national and global organizations. Annual esports events are held worldwide, such as this May’s “Esports around the world, inside and out” convention being held in Washington D.C. Understanding about the health needs of esport athletes, including nutritional support and opportunities for dietary supplements, is a growing category.
Although the esports market has been growing since the 1990s, according to Esports Insider,2 the U.S. officially recognized it in 2013, allowing competito
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