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ABSTRACT
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into sports training has gained attention for its potential to enhance athlete performance and engagement. However, research on AI's impact in individual sports, particularly table tennis, remains limited, especially in the Philippines where traditional coaching methods are still dominant. This study explores how AI-enhanced training affects the engagement and interest of table tennis student-athletes in tertiary institutions. The study aims to assess the levels of engagement and interest among student-athletes using AI-powered platforms for table tennis training and to identify the benefits and challenges of implementing such technology in Philippine higher education institutions. Grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), which emphasizes the importance of perceived ease of use and usefulness in technology adoption, the study examines how student-athletes perceive AI’s role in their training. A descriptive-comparative-correlational research design was used, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. Six higher education institutions in Manila, along with six coaches, participated. Data were analyzed to evaluate the frequency and consistency of AI usage, as well as its perceived usefulness in training. The study also identified challenges faced by both athletes and coaches in integrating AI into training. The findings show a high level of engagement with AI, particularly in terms of integrating AI feedback into training routines and frequent usage. Despite this, some athletes expressed reservations about the accuracy and effectiveness of AI feedback. The study also highlighted the positive impact of AI on motivation and training consistency, particularly among experienced athletes. Challenges such as technical issues and limited AI literacy were identified as barriers to broader adoption. The study concludes that AI platforms positively influence engagement and interest in table tennis training, but addressing technical difficulties and improving AI literacy are key to enhancing their effectiveness. It is recommended that institutions invest in AI literacy programs and improve technical support to maximize AI’s potential in collegiate sports training. Further research should focus on the long-term effects of AI on athletic performance.
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Keywords: AI in Sports Training, Athlete Engagement, Artificial Intelligence, Intrinsic Motivation and Table Tennis Training
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"ATHLETES’ LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT AND INTEREST IN USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENHANCED PROGRAM ON TABLE TENNIS TRAINING ", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no.b370-b396, November-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2511148.pdf
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2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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