Empowering Excellence: AI-Enhanced Tutorship for Student Athletes in Higher Education

This chapter explores the intersection of sports dual career and higher education, focusing on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be harnessed to support student-athletes in their academic and athletic pursuits. Student-athletes often face balancing their time between sports commitments and academic responsibilities. Leveraging AI technologies can help address these challenges effectively. The article overviews AI, its applications, and its transformative potential. Specifically, it delves into how AI can revolutionize student-athlete support in higher education. AI-based learning platforms offer flexible and personalized educational solutions, catering to diverse learning styles and paces. AI tutoring systems can aid in managing academic pressures and improving performance of the student-athlete. The chapter further emphasizes how AI can provide valuable insights to faculty members about the unique challenges faced by student-athletes, fostering a more supportive learning environment. Furthermore, using AI enables the creation of specialized peer support networks tailored to student-athletes’ needs. This collaborative approach can significantly enhance their overall university experience. In conclusion, by integrating AI technology into higher education, we can empower student-athletes, enabling them to achieve excellence both on and off the field