Artificial Intelligence Promoting the Inclusion of Students with Special Needs in Physical Education Classes

Abstract

School Physical Education (PE), a crucial component for the integral development of students, faces the challenge of promoting the inclusion of students with special needs (SEN). Barriers such as the lack of adaptation of activities and the scarcity of adequate resources hinder the full participation of these students. This article investigates the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to personalize teaching, adapt activities, and create inclusive learning environments in PE. Through the analysis of case studies and practical examples, it demonstrates how AI can be used to individually assess students, provide real-time feedback, develop adaptive platforms, recognize gestures and movements, create gamified activities, use virtual and augmented reality, translate sign language, implement virtual assistants, and prevent bullying. At the same time, the article discusses the ethical challenges and the need for teacher training to ensure the responsible and effective use of AI in promoting inclusion in PE.