Comparison of Mental Skills of Professional Esports Players With Different Levels of Physical Activity

A Comparison of Mental Toughness and Mental Imagination Skills of Professional Esports Players With Different Levels of Physical Activity

Competitive video games, defined as esports, have been increasing in popularity especially in the last ten years.

In this study, our primary aim is; to compare the mental abilities of professional esport players with different physical activity levels.

Competitive video games, defined as esports, have been increasing in popularity especially in the last ten years.

In this study, our primary aim is; to compare the mental abilities of professional esport players with different physical activity levels.

The second aim of our study is; to reveal information about the physical activity levels of Turkish professional esports players. In addition, pioneering information will be presented to both clinicians and researchers on physical activity in esports, which is frequently discussed today.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Beingover 18 years old
• Being a professional esports player
• Being contracted with an esports club
• Esports branch includes games played on a computer platform, in sitting position, using mouse, keyboard and monitor.
• Volunteering for the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Sports branches in which different equipments that can change biomechanical properties such as phone, console, joystick are used.
• Having less than 2 years of esports background
• Having any musculoskeletal injury within 6 months
• Having any neurological, rheumatological, cardiac problems
• Having a psychiatric illness
• Having any communication problems