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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Science
  • Sports Physiology
  • Computational Physiology

Background:

  • E-sports is a rapidly growing global discipline with limited exercise science research.
  • Understanding physiological responses in E-sports athletes is crucial for performance optimization and training.
  • Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a key indicator of autonomic nervous system function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the physiological changes in E-sports athletes during gaming.
  • To measure Heart Rate Variability (HRV) to assess autonomic nervous system activity.
  • To evaluate the impact of E-sports gaming on physiological stress and recovery.

Main Methods:

  • 40 male college students participated in the study.
  • Heart rate data collected pre-, during-, and post-gaming using heart rate armbands.
  • HRV parameters analyzed using specialized software, with non-parametric statistical tests applied due to non-normal data distribution.

Main Results:

  • E-sports gaming significantly altered autonomic nervous system activity.
  • Pre-game measurements showed lower Mean Heart Rate (Mean HR) and Low-Frequency (LF) power, and longer Mean RR interval compared to during and post-gaming.
  • Pre-game HRV indices, High-Frequency (HF) power, and LF/HF Ratio were significantly higher pre-game.

Conclusions:

  • E-sports gaming induces physiological stress, increasing sympathetic activity and reducing parasympathetic function.
  • Post-gaming recovery trends were observed, but complete physiological restoration may require extended rest.
  • HRV is a valuable tool for monitoring E-sports athletes' physiological status and informing recovery strategies.