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ArticleFrontiers in physiology2025

Changes in heart rate variability induced by E-sports activities.

Ti Wu, Po-Yao Lee, Jie-An Tu, Hsin-Huan Wang, Hsueh-Chin Chao, Chia-Hsiang Chen, Jui-Hung Tu

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Article in Frontiers in physiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Ti WuGraduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Po-Yao LeeDepartment of Physical Education, National Pingtung University, Pingtung, Taiwan.
Jie-An TuDepartment of Physical Education, National Pingtung University, Pingtung, Taiwan.
Hsin-Huan WangOffice of Physical Education, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan.
Hsueh-Chin ChaoPhysical Education Office, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Chia-Hsiang ChenOffice of Physical Education, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan.
Jui-Hung TuDepartment of Physical Education, National Pingtung University, Pingtung, Taiwan.

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Abstract

Introduction: In recent years, E-sports has emerged as a global competitive sports discipline. However, research in the field of exercise science regarding this burgeoning area remains relatively limited. Within this context, an in-depth exploration of E-sports from an exercise science perspective not only aids in optimizing players' training and performance but also contributes important theoretical and practical value to the advancement of exercise science. This study investigated the physiological changes in E-sports athletes by measuring Heart Rate Variability (HRV). Methods: A total of 40 male college students (mean age 21.2 ± 2.4 years, mean height 171.8 ± 7.9 cm, and mean weight 70.2 ± 11.5 kg) were recruited. Heart rate data were collected before, during, and after gaming using SCOSCHE heart rate armbands. HRV Analysis 1.1 software was employed to convert heart rate changes into HRV parameters. First, a normality test was conducted to determine the data distribution. Since the data did not meet the assumption of normality, the Friedman test was used to compare pre-, during-, and post-gaming heart rate data. Post hoc comparisons were performed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test with Bonferroni correction. The significance level was set at α = 0.05. Results: The results showed that E-sports gaming significantly affected autonomic nervous system activity. Specifically, pre-game mean heart rate (Mean HR) and low-frequency (LF) power were significantly lower than those measured during and after gaming ( Conclusion: E-sports gaming imposes stress and fatigue on HRV-related parameters, heightening sympathetic activity and suppressing parasympathetic function. Although certain indicators exhibited a trend toward recovery during the post-gaming rest period, complete recovery appears to require a longer duration. These findings confirm the utility of HRV as an essential tool for monitoring athletes' physiological status and underscore the need for effective recovery strategies to mitigate the long-term impact of gaming-related stress.

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autonomic nervous systemfatigue monitoringgamingHRV (heart rate variability)physiological responses to gaming

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