Esports 101: Understanding the Health and Performance Landscape in Esports and Video Games

March 29, 2023
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Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Time: 5:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM MT / 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET

Deadline to register: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET

Presented by: Caitlin McGee, PT, DPT, MS

Format:  45 minutes presentation, 15 minutes Q&A 

Webinar Description:
This course is designed for individuals interested in learning about the rapidly-growing Esports and video gaming industries, as well as the roles available to health and performance professionals in this field. The course will cover the performance and health landscape in Esports, an overview of the physical demands of Esports, and basic information about common injuries in gaming and Esports. 

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will:

  1. Describe the current state of health and performance infrastructure in Esports
  2. Identify current opportunities and barriers for therapists in this field
  3. Explain the impact of different types of peripheral devices and game mechanics on biomechanics
  4. Identify areas for potential research

Attendees earn 1.0 contact hour or 1.10 CEUs

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Registration Fee:
Members $35
Student Members $20
Non-Members $55
Student Non-Members $30

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Presenter(s)

Caitlin McGee, PT, DPT, MS
Caitlin McGee, PT, DPT, MS

Dr. Caitlin McGee, PT, DPT, MS, received her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Exercise and Sport Science from Ursinus College and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware. She has been working in Esports and orthopedic medicine since 2015.

Caitlin is the co-owner and Performance and Esports Medicine Director of 1HP, a company that provides health and performance services to players, teams and school Esports programs. She is also the cofounder of the Esports Health and Performance Institute, which hosts continuing education content for medical and performance science professionals.

Caitlin is an editor of the Handbook of Esports Medicine, the first clinical textbook for the field of Esports health and performance, serves as an associate editor for the Annals of Esports Research, and has published research on the topic of tendinopathies in Esports.