Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part H (2025)

Although physical education is not a pure but an applied subject which has been implemented in the Indian curriculum keeping in mind its specialties and roles. It is the only subject in the world that covers all three domains (Cognitive, affective, and psychomotor) of learning. In the last few years, a significant Pedagogical Paradigm Shift has been seen in its learning outcomes, and our study also shows the significant change in pedagogical shift in the field coaching teaching and research in different ways.

This qualitative study explores the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming tailoring, pedagogical implementations and learning outcomes in physical education and sports. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews from 15 participants, including 05 coaches, 05 teachers, and 05 researchers to record their perception regarding AI intervention and it impact on their professional work.

We have used phenomenological approach and six-step thematic data analysis framework to categorise all the interview proceedings/recordings into four sub themes T₁: Knowledge of AI based tool general/specific, T₂: Pedagogical shift & Learning Outcomes, T₃: Challenges faced in implementation, T₄: Ethical concern regarding utility.

Findings indicate that AI uplifts the horizon of understanding skills, techniques, styles of teaching learning and tactical development while introducing challenges related to access, ethical knowledge, and proper implementation (precise and accurate input). The study also emphasizes that AI represents a pedagogical paradigm shift, suggesting that successful integration requires ethical safeguards, professional development, and equitable access.