- Can eSports be considered a sport?
- Should eSports be considered a serious sport, its own category of competition, or just a joke? Why?
- Are eSports negatively impacting kids? Will the popularity impact kids going outside and getting an exercise?
- Are eSports creating a new type of “athlete”? How?
- Is it disrespectful for the olympics to include eSports? Will it offend the athletes who physically train all year, or will people respect eSports?
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
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1. I believe that it may be serious competition, but it is certainly not a sport in any way. There are zero athletic involved in it, it is in fact the opposite of activity. Business is competitive world wide, but its not considered sport, so why would this be?
ReplyDelete2. For the majority of kids, it is an acceptable source of entertainment. But like most groups, there are those who take it too far and are overly addicted to them. Overall, they serve a good purpose.
3. No, the answer is as simple as this; you can't be an athlete if you aren't active, just like u cant call yourself a doctor without any sort of degree or resume for it.
4. Most people will probably laugh at eSports in the olympics, and hardly anybody will be able to take the events seriously. There will be no respect for eSports, and adding it is a waste.
Yes I believe it could be considered a sport if nascar is. Both don't require much athletism but they are highly competitive and mental strength is required. It also requires a lot of talent and practice.
ReplyDeleteYes the popularity of video games is negatively effecting kids and how much the exercise. It seems as time goes on and technology improves the more kids stay inside and play video games. This may be one of the reasons the US has such high obesity rates.
No to be athletic requires speed, strength and reaction time. It may increase your reaction skills but in no way does it help with speed agility and strength.
Yes It would be hard to have eSports in the olympics because some of these countries don't even have the access to video games. Every competition in the olympics has to do with athleticism therefore eSports shouldn't be in the olympics.
I do not think eSports can be considered a sport because it requires nothing physical. I think it is a cool activity but physical excursion is required for something to be considered a sport.
ReplyDeleteI don't think eSports has a negative impact on kids because it does not take away from kids playing outside. The people it will mostly impact are the ones that want other activities than going outside and playing real sports, and this will just give them a strong competitive atmosphere that they are more interested in.
I don't think eSports are creating a new type of athlete because I don't see eSports players as athletes. Maybe a new type of competitor or gamer, but not athlete.
I don't think eSports should be in the olympics but I also don't think it would be disrespectful to the other sports. These gamers work hard at their craft just like normal athletes, and playing eSports in the olympics would have no impact on the other athletes.
I think esports shouldn't be considered a sport because it is playing a video game not actually doing somethings active.It is all online and has you don't get anything out of esports.
ReplyDeleteI think that it can be considered a competition because even though it is just a video it is still a worldwide competition among a lot of people. And in some esport competitons there are cash prizes.
I think it might have a bad impact on kids because if the just play video games all day then they won't be going outside and getting a good exercise. Also it can lead playing video games all day can lead to a poor lifestyle.
I think esport is not creating a new type of athlete it is just creating a new way to make people want to play video games. A lot of people who are considered athletes do not play video games. They actually play a sport.
I think it would be disrespectful for other Olympic athletes. Because for esports they just sit and play video games. Other athletes are training 24/7 nonstop. The have worked very hard to get where they are today and a very dedicated athletes. Also it is very hard for athletes to get into the olympics. So if esport players did get in it would be by just playing video games. Which isn't fair to the other athletes.
1. I do not think that eSports should be considered a sport. While it may be mentally exhausting, it does not compare to the strain that regular sports put on an athletes body. I do not believe that someone sitting at a computer should have the title of an athlete when compared to a football player.
ReplyDelete2. I do not believe that eSports has a negative impact on a child. These games expose to children different kinds of sports. For example, I did not know soccer players or teams before purchasing FIFA. I believe the games allow children to explore different sports.
3.I do not believe that eSports are creating a new type of athlete, but rather a new type of hobby.
4.Yes, it would be disrespectful to the Olympic athletes. These athletes dedicate their lives to perfecting their Olympic sport. They physically exhaust themselves everyday in order to be the best. I believe that the athletes would be disgusted if an eSports player received a gold medal for playing a video game while the athlete worked non-stop and through challenges in order to receive their gold medal.
I do not think that eSports should be considered a sport because video games do not belong in the same category as professional sports. I think that getting paid for playing video games is silly and unnecessary. If you are making a friendly bet with a friend that is different, but having these people compared to professional athletes and organizations is not right.
ReplyDeleteI think that having eSports be considered as a professional thing is definitely impacting kids in a negative way. Playing video games is all fun but if kids are giving up other opportunities to do something substantial to play these games then thats then things start to get bad. And through publishing eSports as a professional thing, it has the potential to do so.
ESports is not creating new athletes, they are only just publicizing this specific group of individuals. They are becoming popular people, but definitely not athletes.
I think it is a little disrespectful to the "real" athletes that train their entire lives to prefect their sport, and these eSports gamers do nothing besides play their games. Although it is the same concept with different training methods, it just does not seem right. Including them in the olympics is ridiculous, this kind of event has no place at the olympics.
1. I do not think that eSports can be considered a sport. It is certainly a fun hobby, but you are mimicking a sport via electronics without any physical exertion.
ReplyDelete2. It already is in its own category of competition, and should stay that way.
3. I see this question both ways. Some kids may just want to sit inside and play madden all day, not getting any exercise, while for others, they may find a new passion for a sport through a video game. It certainly depends, but the popular idea is that video games have a negative impact on kids.
4. eSports is not creating a new type of athlete, as this is not an athletic activity. With big competitions, a new type of competitor is introduced.
5. I don't find it disrespectful, but I also don't think eSports has any place in the olympics. There are already several worldwide gaming competitions, and it would probably not have a large following. However this doesn't mean that serious gamers don't train hard at what they do, as athletes do.
1. I think the esports can not be considered sports. While it is "sports" related, it is only a video game and it requires no real physical exertion.
ReplyDelete2.It currently is in its own category of competition and I believe it should stay that way. It is a fun hobby that requires some skill so having competitions is good. However, they certainly should not be considered sports.
3.I don't think that esports are negatively impacting kids. If anything it is having a positive impact because it will get kids interested in these sports, and they will want to go out and play them.
4. Esports are not creating a new type of athlete. While these people are competitors, they should be regarded as gamers not athletes.
5.I think it would be very disrespectful to include esports in the Olympics. It has no place in the Olympics and I don't think it ever should. Although it could get a large following, it is not something comparable to the athletes that train all year to compete at the Olympics.
* Can eSports be considered a sport?
ReplyDeleteeSports cannot be considered a sport because they do not involve the same physical aspect that competitive sports require. A good comparison would be, is chess a sport? Again, I would say no for the same reason eSports are not sports. eSports consist of video games, which are already considered games and not sports. Sure, they have competitive nature, but they are simply not in the same echelon as actual sports.
* Should eSports be considered a serious sport, its own category of competition, or just a joke? Why?
It should be considered its own category of competition. People play for money, and as the IOC is quoted saying in the article, they “are showing strong growth, especially within they out demographic across different countries, and can provide a platform for engagement with the Olympic Movement.” Also, eSports have been around for a relatively short time, but are already involved in television deals and other significant money making ventures.
* Are eSports negatively impacting kids? Will the popularity impact kids going outside and getting an exercise?
eSports don’t negatively impact kids. There is a stigma with first person shooter games that claim it makes young people more violent, but instead of actually carrying out violent acts, they are simply playing a game. If eSports do continue to grow more popular and infiltrate schools and develop local teams, then yes, it will negatively impact kids going out and exercising. Video games have always prevented kids from getting sufficient exercise due to their addictive nature, so any increase in popularity would have a negative health impact.
* Are eSports creating a new type of “athlete”? How?
eSports are not creating a new type of athlete. This is because they are not actual sports. eSports comprises a significant amount of hand eye coordination and reaction time, as well as the ability to think ahead. However, since it is not a physical endeavor, participants cannot be considered athletes.
* Is it disrespectful for the olympics to include eSports? Will it offend the athletes who physically train all year, or will people respect eSports?
It is not disrespectful per se to include eSports, but it isn’t a sport. Olympic sports all involve a serious amount of physical activity-curling excluded-or precision on some type of physical range, like archery and riflery. eSports requires a separate platform, a TV screen, which simply does not fit in with the other sports involved in the Olympics. While this would somewhat validate eSports and garner more respect for the gamers, it would also delegitimize the Olympics and eSports would seem out of place. Also, I do think it would offend athletes who physically train all year, rather than sitting down on a comfy chair, playing an online game.
Should eSports be considered a serious sport, its own category of competition, or just a joke? Why?
ReplyDeleteI believe it deserves to become a sport because as it is not so physically draining it is similar that of chess or a game like that. It can be considered to have a category of play each game on each type of gaming platform and it can spread the sport. It is in fact a sport that stays in contact with technology so as technology evolves this comes with it.
Are eSports negatively impacting kids? Will the popularity impact kids going outside and getting an exercise?
I would say it could because if the sport spreads and they think that they can be playing a sport that they think is fun and does not require much physical effort than they would maybe prefer to do it. Yet, I feel as though some kids separate these two and understand that they need to go outside or parent enforce their kids to go outside and be active.
Are eSports creating a new type of “athlete”? How?
It creates an “athlete” that is not so much an athlete by definition an athlete is someone who is athlete by the physical aspect that they take part in. Rather the so called “athlete” does not take part any real physical aspects yet it does require skill and technique so it could at some point redefine what it means to be athlete. Yet, you would not consider a billiard or a chess layer an athlete.
Is it disrespectful for the olympics to include eSports? Will it offend the athletes who physically train all year, or will people respect eSports?
I feel as though the majority would disrespect eSports. If you think about it athletes see videogames as down time, something relaxing and not physically exerting to relax their bodies. It does come down to the fact athletes do go through hard times mentally and physically and I could never see eSports being part of the olympics. Although it could create its own tournaments and things of the sorts.
1. eSports can be considered a sport, but it has its own category. For video games, all you need is an intelligent mind, a controller and a screen. Those three things and you can be very successful. It is still a sport because the competitiveness, and over time will start to accept eSports more as a sport.
ReplyDelete2. For kids, video games are a source of fun, relaxing entertainment. For parents, video games are the horrible that will turn their kid(s) into couch potatoes. They are a good source of fun, but at the same time they can be controversial.
3. No, all an eSport "athlete" needs to have is a fast working mind, good cooperative skills, knowledge of the game, and fast fingers. In real sports, you need you whole body to perform at your best. There is just a huge gap between athletes and eSports players.
4. People would probably laugh at eSports being included in the Olympics, because the Olympics is known for athleticism, teamwork, power, strength, speed, and so much more. Only teamwork works in eSports, plus kids watching eSports on NBC during the Olympics would think that they could get into the Olympics cause they are good at the game they are playing. For the die-hard fans the Olympics bring, it would be a shame for there to be a "sport" as easy as eSports to be played.
Should eSports be considered a serious sport, its own category of competition, or just a joke? Why?
ReplyDeleteeSports should be considered a sport provided it is within its own category. eSports divides greatly from from sports such as football, soccer, basketball, but I believe they may have more in common with sports like golf than some may things. Similar to golf technique and training are much more important to the success within the sport than actual physical conditioning. While many may scoff at the idea of video games being a sport I do believe that one day it may become very popular, whether it be in the US or somewhere else.
Are eSports negatively impacting kids? Will the popularity impact kids going outside and getting an exercise?
I honestly could see this having a potential harmful impact on kids who would want to become pros playing the games they have fun with. This pursuit could lead to them playing hours of video games a day, possibly leading to a lack of exercise. However if this does become a problem I would hope that the parent would say something or maybe just coax them into going out.
Are eSports creating a new type of “athlete”? How?
I guess you could say that a new type of athlete is being created, but whenever a new sport is made athletes that have the traits to thrive just will. As with all sports as time goes on the athlete's body and mind can evolve in a way. This can be seen in sports like swimming where the athletes have a long torso an arms, in order to better swim. With this in mind it is logical to see people with quick reactions thrive in eSports.
Is it disrespectful for the olympics to include eSports? Will it offend the athletes who physically train all year, or will people respect eSports?
I believe that while it is not disrespectful olympic athletes would feel offended if the video games were put in. I could imagine that the thought process of working hard physically and putting your body you're body at great risk could lead you to look down at someone who does not train physically. However I think it is important to remember that while these gamers may not be in any physical risk they still train very hard.
1. Can eSports be considered a sport?
ReplyDeleteI think eSports can't be considered a sport because there are no physical aspects of the competition. I do believe that eSports can be a very competitive activity since there are a lot of people who play the games and there is definitely different skill levels.
Should eSports be considered a serious sport, its own category of competition, or just a joke? Why?
I think that eSports should be considered its own category of competition because even though it's not a sport, it has a fan base and people want to participate in events to decide who's the best. It's worldwide following also allow the game to be profitable if televised and can be a big industry.
Are eSports negatively impacting kids? Will the popularity impact kids going outside and getting an exercise?
I think that eSports are impacting kids but not solely negatively. I think that these video games increase the popularity of sports and the athletes who play in them. Sure the direct effect is that kids may be inside playing these games but the indirect effect is that they may get more excited to play these sports outside as well.
Are eSports creating a new type of “athlete”? How?
eSports are not creating a new type of athlete because they are games and not sports. They are making competitors and gamers rather than athletes and even though they are getting attention for gaming eSports isn't adding to the sports world.
Is it disrespectful for the olympics to include eSports? Will it offend the athletes who physically train all year, or will people respect eSports?
eSports does not deserve to be in the olympics since there is no physical exertion in the activity. The olympics is all about who is the most athletic person in the world for each event and eSports would take away from the event.
1. Esports should not be considered a serious sport. There is a lot of competition but this does not mean it should haver its own category of competition. Esports should be considered a hobby.
ReplyDelete2. I do not think esports negatively impact kids if they manage their time playing. Kids should not spend all their time playing esports because this is unhealthy. Kids should be outside and staying active but should be allowed to play esports.
3. Esports are not creating a new "athlete" because I do not think you're an athlete if you play esports. You can be good at playing esports but being good at esports is much different then being an athlete.
4. I don't think it's disrespectful to include esports in the Olympics but I think athletes would be annoyed if esports were included. Athletes train so hard to get prepared for the Olympics while esport players would not have to do close to that training.
1. I do not have anything again esports as a competition or even a form of making a living however I think the term sport should be used for athletic events and games.
ReplyDelete2. Esports should be its own category of competition. It is clear that it is unlike any other form of competition so there is really no need to relate it to anything else.
3. I do think Esports could negatively impact kids in the future by encouraging a lack of exercise and too much emphasize on the indoors however I do not think it is a current issue and not something that needs to be dealt with immediately.
4. I do not think esports are creating a new type of athlete but I do think they are allowing a new talent to take please for individuals who do excel at the activity.
5. I do not think it is disrespectful for the olympics to contain esports however it is important to note that athletes all over the world are training for the entire lives in preparation of the olympics and esports does not have the same preparation than traditional Olympic sports.
Should eSports be considered a serious sport, its own category of competition, or just a joke? Why?
ReplyDeleteI don't think it is a sport as there is no physical part of the game at all. I think it should be categorized as something else or maybe become its own thing, but definitely is not a sport.
Are eSports negatively impacting kids? Will the popularity impact kids going outside and getting an exercise?
I think it is causing kids to spend more time on screens and less time playing actual; sports and spending time outside. Which I personally believe is negative as kids will just be sitting inside on screens.
Are eSports creating a new type of “athlete”? How?
No they are not athletes, they are gamers.
Is it disrespectful for the olympics to include eSports? Will it offend the athletes who physically train all year, or will people respect eSports?
It is disrescpetful as there are other legitimate sports not included in the Olympics so gaming joining the olympics would be ridiculous. i don't think sports will get a lot of respect as it isn't that popular.
1. I think that eSports should be considered a sport. I think that any time people are competing against eachother, and their is skill involved, that activity should be considered a sport.
ReplyDelete2. I think that eSports may be impacting kids. I think that in 2017, a lot more kids are inside playign video games, instead of being outside.
3. eSports are definteley creating a new kind of athlete. I think that eSports open peoples minds up to the idea of sports being considered something that doesn't just involve athletic ability.
4. I don't think it is disrespectful at all. People that participate in eSports also pour countless hours into their craft, just like more normal olympic athletes do.
1. Esports should be considered a serious sport. Just because the skill required isn't physically exerting, it is still a skill, and there is a high ceiling. Additionally, the legitimacy of a sport should be defined by the interest in it.
ReplyDelete2. It might. But whether or not eSports are considered sports likely won't impact this. The trends have shown that children have been spending less time outside and exercising in favor of playing video games anyway. It is likely that it would increase this trend, but it is not the cause of it.
3) No. An athlete is defined as someone who is good at something PHYSICAL. eSports are not physics.
4) It is not disrespectful. It may offend some athletes, but if players are training in eSports as vigorously as real athletes, they deserve to be represented for that. It may take time for eSports to earn respect, but I think they deserve it.
Can eSports be considered a sport?
ReplyDeleteI think it should not be considered a sport but rather something else. Although it sometimes can attract just as big of an audience, there is no athletic ability on display.
Should eSports be considered a serious sport, its own category of competition, or just a joke? Why?
I think it can be considered its own competition however it should not be categorized as a sport. Some are interesting and some are not just like real sports.
Are eSports negatively impacting kids? Will the popularity impact kids going outside and getting an exercise?
Yes, totally. Many people prioritize video games over actual activities such as work, social events, etc. They also often stay up late into the night to play them and can disregard their own sicknesses.
Are eSports creating a new type of “athlete”? How?
Not an athlete at all. Many eSports competitors have fast reaction times but that is the only thing that puts them on the same level as an actual athlete.
Is it disrespectful for the olympics to include eSports? Will it offend the athletes who physically train all year, or will people respect eSports?
eSports competitors are disrespecting actual athletes because actual athletes train their whole lives for their competition. The Olympics is also a competition/organization around athletic abilities.
Should eSports be considered a serious sport, its own category of competition, or just a joke? Why?
ReplyDeleteI think that eSports should be its own category of competition because although it is very is very competitive, it does lack athletic ability. It also isn’t very serious to people outside of the eSport community.
Are eSports negatively impacting kids? Will the popularity impact kids going outside and getting an exercise?
It does negatively affect kids when they get hooked into it and they only play video games. But sometimes video games inspire kids to go outside and play, so then it would positively affect kids. For example, if a kid sits in front of a screen and plays NBA 2k all day, that’s bad. But if he’s playing NBA 2k, and he finds it interesting so then he plays basketball outside, then it's good.
Are eSports creating a new type of “athlete”? How?
I think it is because even though they aren’t being athletic and getting exercise, they’re still athletes in a way. Athletes train hard everyday, and these eSports athletes also train hard and practice strategy just like a normal athlete. They also participate in team activity and they also play in competitions just like an athlete.
Is it disrespectful for the olympics to include eSports? Will it offend the athletes who physically train all year, or will people respect eSports?
I don’t think it’s disrespectful for the olympics to include eSports, however it will offend the athletes who train physically and participate. It’s good that the olympics are including everybody. However, the athletes will be upset because they’re training physically all year and going through a lot of commitment and physical pain in order to stay in peak shape for their sport, while these eSports people are gaming behind a computer screen.