Technological Innovations for Inclusive Physical Education: Between Hybrid Bodies, Virtuality, and Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

The integration of emerging technologies into physical education is progressively reshaping access, participation, and engagement in physical and sports activities across both formal and informal educational settings. Innovations such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and wearable devices offer significant advantages, including enhanced safety and injury prevention systems, the possibility of tailoring activities to individual abilities and specific needs, and increased motivation and engagement. However, despite generally positive findings from experimental studies on the application of these technologies, critical reflections highlight several issues, particularly regarding data privacy, potential risks linked to excessive and prolonged use, the comfort of certain devices, and economic accessibility. Building on these premises, this study aims to explore, from an inclusive perspective, the relationship between educational processes, emerging technologies, and body, with a particular focus on personalisation and accessibility.