Research
Growth and knowledge
Local research and educational institutions developing the game industry
research in esports and gaming
The research and educational institutions of the Center of Expertise in Esports in Central Finland are active in esports and gaming related research activities.
The research promotes the growth of the game industry and emerges the new knowledge in cooperation with the business sector.
We emphasize research initiatives, for example in esports coaching, performance measurement, and game business. Active collaboration with stakeholders from various fields as well as other research and educational institutions enables multidisciplinary development work also in Central Finland.
University of Jyväskylä
Finnish Esports Research Database
The esports research database maintained by the University of Jyväskylä compiles articles, theses, and dissertations related to the field that have been produced in Finnish higher education institutions.
University of jyväskylä
Literature review
JYU researchers Kalle Pasanen and Matti Leppäniemi conducted a systematic literature review on esports spectating.
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The Effects of HIIT on Esports Performance
Sport Physiologist Kia Pakarinen researched the acute effects of high-intensity physical performance on physiological stress responses and the performance of an esports athlete in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
The University of Jyväskylä conducts extensive research related to esports and digital gaming.
JYU is also part of the Centre of Excellence in Game Culture Studies research community.
Jamk University of Applied Sciences invests in esports coaching expertise, game education, and the development of business related to the gaming industry.
Jamk also offers a research-friendly environment through its GamePit Pro facilities
Electronic sports has been recognized as high-performance sports, whereby the Finnish Institute of High Performance Sport KIHU plays a key role in producing new knowledge and developing esports players and experts.
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