Searching synergy between esport and academy: the role of sport faculties and departments in CEE countries
The paper advocates collaboration between universities and esports organizations and encourages flexibility and innovation. Recommendations include establishing formalized training programs for players, coaches, managers and organizers, promoting esports within the university environment, fostering positive perceptions, and supporting university leagues.
Authors
- Daniel Opelík
- Petra Hospodková (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6542-8196)
- Vladimír Rogalewicz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5432-4148)
- Jan Šíma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4921-1979)
- Zdeněk Ledvina
- Jakub Čubík
Institutions
- VSB - Technical University of Ostrava (CZ)
- Charles University (CZ)
- Sportas (Czechia) (CZ)
- Czech Technical University in Prague (CZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2025-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1539483
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Digital Games and Media
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 12.60