UNCG has joined the collegiate esports movement with a new $2.4 million arena, but students aren’t the only ones in the game. Building on a strong portfolio of athlete health and wellness research, UNCG scientists are also stepping out onto the field to study gamer health and wellness.
“Collegiate esports athletes compete at a very high level that requires hours of physical, mental, and game-specific skills training,” says public health education professor David Wyrick. “This can result in pressures and environments that challenge their well-being.”