RFID Sensor Technology in Health and Sports Education

Authors

  • Metin Pekgor Swinburne University of Technology Melbourne, Australia
  • Aydolu Algin Akdeniz University, Antalya, Türkiye
  • Turhan Toros Mersin University, Faculty of Sport Sciences Department of Coaching Education, Mersin, Türkiye
  • Emre Serin Mersin University, Faculty of Sport Sciences Department of Coaching Education, Mersin, Türkiye
  • Abdulaziz Kulak Physical Education and Sports School, Harran University, Sanliurfa 63300, Türkiye
  • Tolga Tek Selcuk University, Faculty of Sport Sciences Department of Sport Management, Konya, Türkiye

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14571/brajets.v18.nse3.29-43

Keywords:

RFID Technology, Health and Sports Education, Sport Education Model (SEM), Health Monitoring, Data Driven-Analytics

Abstract

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is increasingly recognized as a transformative tool in health and sports education due to its capability for non-intrusive, real-time tracking and data collection. This article explores the deployment of RFID sensors to support individualized learning and performance monitoring within educational frameworks, specifically examining how RFID technology can enhance physical education through the Sport Education Model (SEM). By employing a variety of RFID sensors, including active, passive, chipped, and chipless tags, across multiple frequency ranges, RFID systems enable continuous monitoring of students’ physiological, psychological, and social engagement metrics. These systems offer educators actionable insights for tailoring health and sports education programs to meet the unique needs of students, fostering skill acquisition, teamwork, and well-being. Additionally, this paper addresses the ethical considerations surrounding data privacy and security, emphasizing the importance of safeguards to protect student data. Through a comprehensive review of current RFID applications and potential advancements, this study underscores the role of RFID in making health and sports education more adaptive, data-informed, and supportive of diverse learning environments.

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14-03-2025

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Pekgor, M., Algin, A., Toros, T., Serin, E., Kulak, A., & Tek, T. (2025). RFID Sensor Technology in Health and Sports Education. Cadernos De Educação Tecnologia E Sociedade, 18(se3), 29–43. https://doi.org/10.14571/brajets.v18.nse3.29-43

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