Relación Entre La Velocidad De Reacción, La Velocidad De Procesamiento Y El Desempeño En Torneos De Tekken 8 En Estudiantes Universitarios

Abstract

The evolution of E-sports has turned this activity into a large-scale industry, comparable to other sports in terms of strategy, cognitive and technological skills. However, its impact on the physical and mental health of players, especially university students, remains a topic of debate. This research aims to analyze the relationship between the practice of E-sports, physical activity, cognitive skills and performance in a Tekken 8 tournament in students from the Universidad Santo Tomás, specifically those belonging to the Physical Culture, Sports and Recreation program, aged between 18 and 22 years, enrolled between the first and ninth semester of the degree.

The study will use a methodology divided into two sections. In the first, physical and cognitive tests will be carried out that include the measurement of bioimpedance, cognitive processing speed (Stroop), and tests of reaction speed and visual-manual movement (Moviart), as well as visual-pedic reaction speed (Optogait). In the second section, a Tekken 8 tournament will be organized in a double-elimination format, where each participant will have the opportunity to lose up to two times before being eliminated. Participants will compete against each other in this fighting game, allowing their results in previous tests to be compared with their performance in the tournament.

The results of the physical and cognitive tests in the first part of the study are expected to be correlated with the students' performance in the tournament. This will allow for a detailed analysis of how factors such as reaction speed and cognitive processing speed influence the performance of players in a competitive environment. In addition, the study seeks to provide relevant information on the impact of E-sports on the physical, cognitive and emotional health of university players, and how these factors interact in a competitive context.

In summary, this research aims to fill a gap in the literature on cognitive and motor skills associated with performance in E-sports, with an emphasis on performance in Tekken 8 tournaments and its relationship with the physical and mental well-being of university players.