hemphill

Question 1

virtual

Answer 1

word has connotations that smth has real effect, but not susbtance
- artificial
- spirit moves to a world w/o bodily exp, can lose humanity

Question 2

why are ppl against computer games

Answer 2

negative stereotypes i.e. hackers, misfits

ideas that games linked to obesity, not rlly proven

Question 3

sport and masculinity

Answer 3

sport is traditionally masculine, and favours men i.e. weight, speed, strength
- masculinity in contact sport

devalues women’s sport
devalues nonathletic men
dec focus on fine skills and aesthetics

Question 4

why aren’t video games seen as real

Answer 4

seen as games

not real bcs:
- lower stakes i.e. no religious, national subtext
- linked to play, seen as nonserious and assoc w kids

Question 5

physicality in sport

Answer 5

suits says phys skill is imp to distinguish sport from game
- chess is a game bcs can win e/o phys skill (i.e. tell someone else to move piece)
- outcome must be determined by phys skill

sport isn’t 100% phys tho…needs intellect

some video games are sport if need reflexes, etc. but virtual chess is not

Question 6

sociological definitions of sport

Answer 6

1. institutionalization
2. gross motor activity
3. professionalization

Question 7

meier’s definition of sport

Answer 7

all sports are games, not all games are sport

outcome determined by phys skill

says gross/fine motor skill differentiation not important bcs lacks distinct line

Question 8

cybersport

Answer 8

by hemphill

alternative reality (rather than virtual)
- digital sporting experience

Question 9

how humans interact w tech

Answer 9

1. immersion: feel inside virtual world
   - first person POV
   - tactile feedback
   - sounds, visuals
2. interactivity: extent to which control environ
   - i.e. must jump, use controllers, shift weight

Question 10

AR vs VR

Answer 10

augmented reality: overlays digital elements into real world i.e. golf swing analysis

virtual reality: fully simulated world, high immersion
- expands reality, players engage in game-specific challenges

Question 11

cybersports and phys skill

Answer 11

integrates physical mvmnts (inc w interactivity)

requires mastery thru trial and error

tactical awareness, coordination, timing

extends beyond physical…strategy, interpretation in real-time

Question 12

hemphill’s ultimate thoughts on video games and sport

Answer 12

some computer games ARE sports bcs they use phys skill, decision-making, and immersive interaction