Dongshin University Holds Academic Competition on "Sports and AI"

Ahn Junhee Wins Grand Prize for "Comparing the Effectiveness of AI and Human Exercise Coaches"

The Department of Sports Science at Dongshin University held the 1st University Student Academic Conference. Photo by Dongshin University

Dongshin University announced on December 19 that the Department of Sports Science held the 1st University Student Academic Conference.

The academic conference, recently held at Together Hall in Daejeong Building 3, was organized under the theme of "Sports and AI." The event aimed to examine the evolving trends in the sports sector in the AI era and to foster future sports professionals by integrating academic majors with new technologies.

This program was conducted as part of the department specialization project based on convergence education, supported by the University Innovation Support Project.

The Department of Sports Science at Dongshin University has been selected for the university's specialization project for five consecutive years. In the second year, the department plans to offer specialized education focused on sports and data, and in the third year, on sports and science, aligning with the demands of the AI era.

Presentations covered a variety of topics, including sports coaching and sports psychology, reflecting trends in the sports industry and emerging future industries. Out of a total of 12 applicants, 6 advanced to the finals. After on-site presentations and evaluations, winners were selected in six categories: Grand Prize, Excellence Award, Gold Prize, Silver Prize, Bronze Prize, and Encouragement Award.

The Grand Prize went to first-year student Ahn Junhee for "Comparing the Effectiveness of AI Exercise Coaches and Human Coaches." The Excellence Award was given to Han Kyungjin for "AI-Based Exercise Posture Analysis." The Gold Prize went to Kwon Taehyun for "AI in Sports," and the Silver Prize to Kim Wonjae for "Sports and AI."

Jung Sungpil, head of the Department of Sports Science at Dongshin University, said, "I hope this served as a meaningful opportunity to consider how AI and new industries can be integrated into academic majors," adding, "We will continue to offer various programs so that our students can proactively respond to a changing society and grow into innovative future sports leaders."