1、The role of AI in sport and recreation AI is no longer a distant prospect-it is already reshaping how we live,work and play.In the past year alone,AI-powered tools have become mainstream,automating tasks,generating content and revolutionising user experiences.While sport and recreation organisations

2、 are exploring new opportunities in performance analysis,injury prevention,fan engagement,facility management and operational efficiency,the influence of AI extends far beyond the boundaries of our sector.AI is transforming the fabric of daily life.It is shaping how much discretionary time or dispos

3、able income people have,introducing new forms of entertainment,and improving health and wellbeing through advances in healthcare.Artificial Intelligence(AI)is rapidly reshaping industries worldwide-including sport and recreation in New Zealand.This report breaks down what AI means for us,explores po

4、ssible futures and offers practical steps to help us act with confidence.AI:A new era for sport and recreationIt is also influencing how our towns and cities are designed and operated,which in turn affects where and how people engage in sport and recreation.The challenge for sport and recreation is

5、not just about adopting AI within our own activities but about understanding and responding to how AI is changing society as a whole.We must consider how shifts in work patterns,leisure time,urban environments and personal wellbeing will impact participation and demand in the sport and recreation se

6、ctor.As AI becomes as pervasive as the internet,the sector must stay informed and proactive-not only to harness its direct potential,but also to adapt to the broader societal changes it brings.The time to prepare is now.1Sport New ZealandThe role of AI in sport and recreationThe rise of AI:How did w