Comparison of Multiple Intelligences in Sportspeople and E-Sportspeople

The aim of this study is to examine the multiple intelligence levels of those who are sportspeople and e-sportspeople. A total of 932 people participated. Of the participants, 312 are sportspeople, 318 are e-sportsmen, and 302 are both sportspeople and e-sportsmen. In the study, the height, body weight, and multiple intelligence areas of the participants were evaluated. The ages of the participants were 20.46 ± 4.39, height: 153.00 ± 10.04, and body weights: 71.59 ± 15.16. When the average intelligence of the whole group is examined; verbal intelligence mean score was 32.02 ± 6.93; logical intelligence 35.55 ± 7.65; visual intelligence 35.94 ± 6.60; musical intelligence 35.41 ± 6.92; bodily intelligence 39.98 ± 5.82; social intelligence 38.71 ± 6.11; intrapersonal intelligence 36.01 ± 6.17; naturalistic intelligence 35.49 ± 7.87. In conclusion, e-sportspeople have high points for logical-mathematical, bodily-kinesthetic, and interpersonal-social intelligences, while sportspeople had high points for bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal-social, and intrapersonal intelligences. The group playing both types of sport had higher mean points for all intelligence areas. This situation demonstrates the synergy between physical and digital sports. If the results of studies with higher participation performed in the future are similar to the results of this study, multiple intelligences may be considered an important criterion for directing people toward sports and e-sports. It may offer innovations for future athlete development models. Additionally, playing sports and e-sports together may positively affect multiple intelligence levels. It can be considered an innovative approach for a holistic athlete development model.

Cite this article as: Özağır, M., & Akkoç, O. (2026). Comparison of multiple intelligences in sportspeople and e-sportspeople. Research in Sports Science, 16, 0080. doi: 10.5152/rss.2026.25080.