Introduction to Esports
Unit: 1
In this unit you will learn about the structure, organisation and classification of esports and traditional sports both in the UK and globally. You will explore a range of different commercial and not for profit organisations involved in the sports industry and understand their roles and the influence they have. You will explore a range of professional and grassroots (amateur) esports teams and the tournaments in which they compete. You will review the different genres of esports games and the different age rating systems for video games. You will explore different career pathways in esports and other related industries and the skills and experience you will need to secure jobs in these areas. You will then look at appropriate education pathways in higher education institutions in the UK and overseas.
This unit will help you to progress to a range of careers in the esports industry as well as providing you with an understanding of transferable skills that are critical in a wide range of jobs and careers in related industries, as well as in further study in higher education or for a professional qualification.
Learning aims In this unit you will:
A Understand the organisation of esports and traditional sports industries in the UK and globally
B Examine genres of esports games titles played by professional and grassroots esports teams and tournaments
C Explore career pathways and associated routes in esports
