Attitudes of Physical Education Teachers Toward Employing Artificial Intelligence in Physical Education Lessons

Authors

  • Mona sharshouh University of Bahrain, Department of Physical Education, College of Health and Sport Sciences,n
  • Manar Al-Tamimi University of Bahrain, Department of Physical Education, College of Health and Sport Sciences
  • Mahfoodha Al-Kitani Sultan Qaboos University, Faculty of Education, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
  • Abdul Rahim Al-Droushi Sultan Qaboos University, Faculty of Education, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
  • Amin Gaafar Sultan Qaboos University, Faculty of Education, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37359/JOPE.V38(3)2026.2415

Keywords:

Attitudes, Artificial Intelligence, Physical Education Lessons

Abstract

This research aims to identify the attitudes of physical education teachers towards the use of artificial intelligence in physical education lessons, as well as their acceptance of using AI in teaching practices and the factors influencing these attitudes. A descriptive survey methodology was used with a sample of 1,483 teachers, the data was collected from public schools in Egypt using a questionnaire covering three main areas: teachers' attitudes toward artificial intelligence, their acceptance of its use in practice, and the factors influencing this. The results showed highly positive attitudes toward integrating artificial intelligence, There was strong acceptance of its use in lessons, and no statistically significant differences were found according to gender or years of service. The study recommends providing practical training programs, ensuring the availability of necessary hardware and software, and encouraging the exchange of experiences to maximize the benefits of artificial intelligence in physical education.

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sharshouh M, Al-Tamimi M, Al-Kitani M, Al-Droushi AR, Gaafar A. Attitudes of Physical Education Teachers Toward Employing Artificial Intelligence in Physical Education Lessons. jope [Internet]. 2026 Sep. 28 [cited 2026 Sep. 28];38(3):2486-500. Available from: https://jcope.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/jcope/article/view/2415

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