An Investigation into the Artificial Intelligence Awareness of Faculty Members in the Faculty of Sports Sciences

This study aims to examine the awareness levels of academicians working in the field of sports sciences regarding artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Within the scope of the research, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 faculty members from the Faculty of Sports Sciences at Yozgat Bozok University, employing a phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research methods. The data obtained were analyzed using content analysis. Findings revealed that participants believed AI technologies offer significant opportunities in areas such as performance analysis, training planning, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and the digitalization of educational processes in sports sciences. Participants also highlighted the importance of ethical concerns, data privacy, and access to technology. As a result, it is recommended that awareness of AI be increased among academicians, interdisciplinary collaborations be encouraged, and educational curricula be restructured to enable the effective and ethical integration of AI into the field of sports sciences.