Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to describe the level of physical fitness of eSports athletes and gamers in the wetland areas of Banjarbaru and Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan Province. This study uses a quantitative method, which describes two groups: athletes and gamers. The data obtained based on measurements through survey questionnaires and the 1600 metersrunning test showed differences in the level of physical fitness. After being analyzed from several observed indicators, the frequency of doing sports activities in one week, the length of sports activities carried out, and the types of sports performed. The conclusion of this study is that the level of physical fitness of eSport athletes is in the less category. Esports athletes on average carry out sports activities 2 days a week. The duration of doing sports activities is between 30 to 45 minutes. The types of sports activities carried out by eSports athletes are walking and running. Meanwhile, the gamer group has a moderate level of physical fitness. Gamers carry out sports activities on average 2 to 4 times a week. The duration of time in doing sports activities is 45 minutes to more than one hour. The types of sports activities carried out are more varied, namely walking, running, futsal, swimming and cycling
