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Subdiscipline of Kinesiology

Exercise Physiology

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing within exercise-related professions, raising the question of whether college curricula for these professions should include AI education. This study aimed to evaluate current AI usage and to discover the priority of AI skills for hiring managers among exercise-related professionals. Section one of the questionnaire included questions about current use of AI within exercise-related professions (N = 65), and section two was specific to hiring managers and their position on AI skills as a hiring requirement (n = 32 completed this section). The main outcome of this study was that 32% of exercise-related professionals involve use of AI on a regular basis, with ChatGPT being the most common tool. However, participants (78%) believed they could complete their jobs to the best of their ability without AI, and 54% believed that AI did not improve their work performance. It was also found that the participating hiring managers did not view AI skills as a priority when hiring. Even though these exercise-related professionals and hiring managers are not currently prioritizing AI, 60% support AI and believe college curricula should incorporate AI in some capacity.

Corresponding Author

Dr. Michelle Stehman, [email protected]

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