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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Public Health
Sec. Public Health Education and Promotion
Volume 13 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1557022
This article is part of the Research Topic Monitoring and Promoting Physical Exercise and Physical Performance in Esports Players View all 11 articles

Comparison of Body Mass Index and Physical Activity Levels of E-Sportsmen

Provisionally accepted
Burhan Başoğlu Burhan Başoğlu *
  • Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, FACULTY OF SPORTS SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS, Nevşehir, Türkiye

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    This study examines the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and physical activity levels in e-sports players. Focusing on the sedentary lifestyle and health risks associated with prolonged sitting and low physical activity, the study highlights critical challenges within the e-sports community. Data was collected from 136 e-sports players on popular gaming platforms such as FIFA, Valorant, CS: GO and League of Legends. Physical activity levels were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Short Form) and participants’ health status was assessed using BMI classifications. The results showed a significant inverse relationship between BMI and physical activity, with obese e-sports players having significantly lower activity levels and longer periods of sedentary behavior than their peers. Male e-sports players had higher levels of physical activity than females, reflecting biological, social and cultural factors that influence physical activity behavior. The study highlights the need for measures such as training programs, ergonomic adjustments and awareness campaigns to increase physical activity and reduce health risks among e-sports players. These findings provide valuable insights into the health effects of e-sports participation and emphasize the importance of promoting an active lifestyle to counteract the detrimental effects of prolonged sitting and inactivity. By filling gaps in the existing literature, this study contributes to the understanding of e-sports players’ health behaviors and offers practical recommendations for promoting healthier habits in this growing population

    Keywords: E-sports players, Physical activity levels, Body mass index (BMI), Sedentary Lifestyle, metabolic risk factors

    Received: 07 Jan 2025; Accepted: 03 Feb 2025.

    Copyright: © 2025 Başoğlu. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Burhan Başoğlu, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, FACULTY OF SPORTS SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS, Nevşehir, Türkiye

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