Introduction to ESports
This course introduces students to the eSports industry. The course will include lively discussions, projects and case studies,
Topics include:
WHAT ARE ESPORTS?
HOW DOES THE INDUSTRY WORK?
WHAT ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE ESPORTS INDUSTRY?
WHAT ARE ESPORTS’ CHALLENGES? WHAT IS NEXT FOR ESPORTS?
HOW ARE LEAGUES AND TEAMS SET UP AND MANAGED?
WHAT DOES ESPORTS HOLD FOR MARKETING AND BRANDING AND SPONSORSHIPS?
WHAT KIND OF TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE FOR BROADCASTING, STREAMING, AND LEAGUE MANAGEMENT?
GAMING APPRECIATION
SELF MANAGEMENT
HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTIVE CARE
PC’S AND TECHNOLOGY
CULTURE, MEDIA, AND ESPORTS
MENTAL TOUGHNESS, GOAL-SETTING, AND DECISION-MAKING
K-12 PROGRAMS
COLLEGIATE PROGRAMS
CAREERS
Esports officially stands for electronic sports, not
to be confused with video games. It’s much more
than that. What sets it apart is the level of
organized competitive gameplay between teams
and its own strict set of rules and guidelines.
Esports is about teamwork, communication,
strategic thinking and leadership — in all the
same ways that traditional sports are and then
some.
Today, esports is growing exponentially with 400
million fans worldwide who repeatedly pack out
arenas. Currently, there are 200 colleges and
universities offering almost 10 million dollars in
scholarships. Establishing esports in high school
enables students to do what they love and
provides them with additional opportunities to
earn scholastic recognition.
PlayVS has teamed up with GHSA to bring ESports to Georgia schools
Benefits of Esports:
Character Development
Students build character and develop
discipline, self-esteem and
sportsmanship through practice and
gameplay.
Increase Participation
Esports are co-ed, inclusive, and engage
students who might not otherwise
participate in school athletics or
activities.
STEM Engagement
Esports players are often interested in
STEM classes and programs. A high
percentage of collegiate esports players
select STEM majors.
College Scholarships
200 colleges and universities offer
esports scholarships and are actively
recruiting players for activities.
