The discipline of eSports appeared for the first time in Canada

The Montreal Esports Academy (MEA) has announced the first 100% completely esports curriculum in Canada.

The course is 100% esports content and does not include programming, art or anything else in the hope of “fighting isolation, digital addiction, and dropout!”

“Our program operates according to a formula that is equivalent to the traditional Sports programs in Quebec. This program, launched in partnership with Édouard-Montpetit High School, is an important step forward for the growth of esports in Quebec and Canada. ”

Program developers believe that their program has the same benefits for participants as traditional sports programs.

“Improved physical and psychological well-being, socialization, increased sense of belonging (team spirit), increased motivation and reduced dropout rates, are just a few of the benefits that can be counted.” out. Training and education are great ways to stop online gaming addiction and online violence. Our program promotes structured and healthy video game play. ”

Procedure

The program will be officially presented at the Édouard-Montpetit High School Open House, on Sunday, September 30, 2018. At the Open House, the first registrations that will open in 2019 will begin in May. September 9, 2019.

Structure of the study program

Built on sustainable skills acquisition and applied to other areas. Students will go to school regularly in the morning and go to the MEA in the afternoons.

The program lasts 36 weeks – 5 days a week – 4 hours a day with a flexible day per week to study or play.

Daily time distribution table:

• 30 minutes of physical activity
• 75 minutes of theory
• 120 minutes of practice
• 15 minute break

About Édouard-Montpetit High School

In addition to the many Sports-Research programs that have been available for more than 25 years, the school is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Research (MEESR) for its program in Fine Arts Studies.

About Montreal Esports Academy

Launched in April 2018, the Academy is a company founded by Montreal Esports and Patrick Pigeon, with Georges Saint-Pierre as co-owner. The Academy promotes a healthy lifestyle, prevention and balance between sport and other aspects of everyday life.

The Academy’s offices cover more than 4,000 square feet and are located on Avenue Saint-Laurent in Montreal. There’s the Arena area – a fully equipped space with modern equipment for tournaments – as well as a semi-professional studio and recording studio.

According to gosugamers