Document Type : Research Paper
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Assistant Professor, Department of Sport Management, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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Department of Physical Education, Lorestan University, Khorram Abad, Lorestan, Iran
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Professor, Department of Social Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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Ph.D Candidate, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Institute of Health Science, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Türkiye.
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Technological advancements have opened new dimensions of learning and knowledge transfer. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed research and provided innovative and effective ways to explore content. This study examines the opportunities and threats of using AI technology in higher education from the perspective of faculty and students in the field of sports sciences. Using qualitative methodology and thematic analysis, 26 faculty members and students were interviewed. The findings indicate that AI can facilitate access to information, personalize learning, and enhance self-learning skills. These opportunities contribute to improving the quality of education and research, and AI can be beneficial for motivated and advanced students. However, there are also serious threats that need to be addressed. Decreased motivation and laziness, reliance on ready-made answers, reduced critical thinking, and diminished creativity and innovation are among these threats that can negatively impact educational and research processes. Additionally, the loss of human interactions, ethical and legal issues, and declining research quality are other significant challenges. Therefore, to succeed in integrating AI into education, comprehensive and planned approaches are needed to address these challenges and barriers. Ultimately, educational institutions must help promote critical thinking and creativity among students by institutionalizing a culture of proper technology use.
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