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Thierry Karsenti, M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. holds the Canada Research Chair on Technologies in Education. He is a Full Professor at the University of Montreal (Canada). Pr. Karsenti received many national and international awards for his work in the field of education technology. He published numerous books and scientific articles on the use of technologies in education. Furthermore, Pr Karsenti also participates in various projects of international scope (UNESCO, etc.), thereby playing a key role in a vast international network in which the technologies are becoming a high priority in education.

Paper Title: Are Esports the Next Big Varsity Draw? An Exploratory Study of 522 University e-Athletes

Abstract: The spectacular rise of esports has persuaded the Paris 2024 bid team to consider adding them to the lineup. Esports are winning social and professional recognition and gaining a foothold at universities. This article reviews the fledging research on esports and presents the conclusions of a study on the esports practices of 522 university e-athletes. The four-fold aim was to: 1) determine their training methods and conditions, 2) describe their physical training routines, 3) describe their e-sport practices and experiences, and 4) better assess the potential for esports to achieve recognition as legitimate sports. Relationships between esports and academia were also examined. The originality of this study lies in the investigation of a forward-thinking research field that is poised to soar.