Not Your Traditional Athletics Program: The Value of Esports in Education

Esports may be a young industry, but it’s a flourishing one that’s been shown to develop both academic and social skills in high school and college students throughout the country.

As competitive video gaming continues to gain more acceptance as a “real” sport, it’s also taking on some of the traits traditional sports have long enjoyed: competitive pro leagues, college competition, and big-name sponsors. Even more incredible is that in 2016 the games earned more global viewers than the regular NFL season.

The Benefits of Esports

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