Esports Course Sequence
Esports Capstone & Leadership Practicum
Course Description
The Esports Capstone & Leadership Practicum provides guidelines and standards for esports learners to help them become engaged and productive citizens and prepare them for future opportunities. Through the guidelines and experiences provided, learners will have opportunities for personal and professional development to help establish and reinforce valuable transferable skills. By the end of the course, learners will use the knowledge gained to begin building a professional portfolio and select a CTE cluster or future workforce opportunity to explore further as upperclassmen.
Key Points
- Learners gain a foundational understanding of esports, how it differs from gaming, and why it has become a global industry.
- Exploration of the cultural, social, and economic impact of gaming and esports across generations.
- A deep dive into the decades-long progression from early competitive gaming to today’s professional leagues and global events.
- Examination of how esports transformed into a multi-billion-dollar global phenomenon driven by technology, media, and community engagement.
- Analysis of publishers, teams, leagues, sponsors, broadcasters, platforms, event organizers, and technology partners that shape the industry.
- Identification of workforce opportunities including broadcast production, event management, marketing, game development, business operations, technology, and more.
This course includes:
- 94 Course Hours
- Lesson Plans for Instructor
- Gradebook Integration
- Activities and Assessments
- CTE Aligned
