The Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies to Analyze Movement Patterns and Enhance the Teaching and Performance of the High Jump in Athletics

Abstract

This study examines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to analyze movement patterns and improve performance in the high jump, a track and field event. The integration of AI into sports training has opened new opportunities for performance analysis and skill development. The significance of this study lies in proposing innovative technological approaches to enhancing athletic performance through the precise analysis of movement data, thereby helping coaches and athletes overcome limitations associated with traditional training methods. The study aims to identify the benefits and challenges of using AI in sports performance analysis, explore how these technologies can be applied to analyze movement patterns in the high jump, and provide practical recommendations for improving athletes’ performance based on AI-driven analysis. A random sample of 20 fourth-year students was selected from a population of 200 students at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Kufa, to represent the target population. The findings indicated that AI technologies can play a significant role in enhancing performance, with reported improvements reaching up to 90% when simulation models and video analysis were integrated with modern teaching strategies. The use of AI also enables the development of individualized training programs, allowing coaches to identify and address each athlete’s specific weaknesses more effectively. In light of these findings, the study recommends that coaches make greater use of AI technologies in daily training programs and that specialized educational programs be developed to train coaches in their effective application. It also calls for further research into AI applications in sports, with particular emphasis on developing new tools for performance analysis. Integrating modern training methods with AI technologies may contribute to improved athletic performance and create new opportunities for innovation and development in this field. Overall, the study highlights the importance of technology in enhancing athletic performance and training effectiveness, thereby helping raise competitive standards in the high jump and athletics more broadly.