Esports
in Education
Both K12 and higher education institutions are beginning to realize the potential of adding Esports to their curriculum or as a varsity sport. Not only does Esports support student-athlete engagement, but the K12 Experience prepares for life in higher education and beyond.
Nurture Social and Emotional Learning
- Team Esports relies heavily on constant communication, collaboration, planning, and execution.
- Students learn to deal with intense emotions in a competitive environment while being supported by their teammates, ultimately building relationships and self-confidence.
Opportunities Beyond K12
- Think Esports is only a hobby? Think again!
- Currently, there are more than 200 colleges and universities offering nearly $15 million dollars in scholarships to high school students.
- This creates a new path to higher education for students who had not previously considered continuing their education and even opens doors to post-collegiate job opportunities.
Encourage an Inclusive Environment
- Students who had never participated in extracurricular activities prior to Esports make up nearly 80% of K12 Esports teams.
- Gaming does no require traditional athleticism, making it inclusive of all body types and physical ability.
- Esports even crosses social and gender lines creating opportunities for student to engage with diverse teams.
