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Do both girls and boys play esports?
Do both girls and boys play esports?
Yes! Anyone can participate in esports. All you need are fast reflexes to react to each moment taking place during the video game.
Should I be worried about screen time if my child participates in esports?
Should I be worried about screen time if my child participates in esports?
Of course!!! The amount of hours required to become a skilled player is quite significant. Therefore, parents should be concerned about screen time. Professional gamers will admit that the amount of screen time needed to practice and improve is harsh on the eyes. Players and parents both need to be aware of the amount of hours of screen time actually happen, and must be balanced with other activities like reading, homework, chores, face-to-face interactions, etc. Our Grizzly Teammates will have structured breaks between practices and matches to help monitor the amount of screen time our players are exposed to.
The best parental tip: absolutely no devices 15 minutes before bed. This includes cell phones, TV's, and computers/tablets. The human eye needs time away from the light on a device before sleep.
Will my child learn any valuable skills besides learning to play a video game?
Will my child learn any valuable skills besides learning to play a video game?
Yes!! Esports is more than just playing a video game. The games that our students will play are team based games and therefore require team based skills. These skills include:
Working with others. Call it teamwork, cooperation or collaboration. By whatever name, working well with others requires the development of countless additional skills. Like communication, assertiveness, and compromise. Conflict management, active listening, and respect.
Social skills. Social skills are the building blocks of interpersonal relationships. And they’re integral to working well with teammates and coaches. In addition to those noted above, social skills include critical basics like maintaining eye contact and using appropriate body language. Refraining from interrupting. And knowing when and how to share ideas. For many kids, these skills don’t come naturally. Those with limited social experience are particularly prone to skill deficits. Participating in a school eSports team provides an environment for these kids to learn and practice these skills.
Strategic thinking and planning. Sports require students to set goals, assess the competition and consider their individual strengths and weaknesses. As a member of a team, students learn to establish tactics, put together game plans and adjust execution as needed. Thinking quickly and strategically is part and parcel of any sport.
Managing success and failure. Team sports teach the tough lesson that life isn’t always fair. No matter how hard you prepare, you won’t always come out on top. Learning to manage the emotions of losing – and winning – helps kids become resilient.
Time management. To qualify to participate in school teams, students need to maintain their academic standing. This requires learning and applying executive function skills like organization and time management.
Pro-social values. Team sports of any kind provide an opportunity for coaches to instill positive values. Principles and standards of behavior like good sportsmanship, fairness, and respect. Persistence, honesty, fun and healthy competition. These values can buoy students throughout their lives.
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