Revitalizing Track and Field Education in Colleges and Universities Through Digital Transformation Initiatives

This study investigated how the incorporation of digital technology affects track and field-education programs in colleges. It examined the degree to which digital resources were utilized in various programs and evaluates their impact on educational outcomes such as student engagement, motivation, performance, and retention. 399 students were surveyed across various areas, including Digital Learning Resources, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Digital Assessment Tools, Student Access to Technology, and Data Analytics and Tracking. The investigation employed statistical tests, namely the Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests, to ascertain whether there were significant variations in views of digital integration based on participants' sex, course, and years of experience. Spearman's rho correlations were used to evaluate the association between the levels of digital integration and their influence on educational results. The results indicated a favorable correlation between the integration of digital resources and improvements in performance and student retention in track and field instruction, highlighting the significant advantages of using digital technologies. The study highlights the significance of incorporating digital strategies to improve educational results. Suggestions encompass the enlargement of digital resources, regular upgrades, customized educator training, and ongoing assessment of digital tactics to guarantee their efficacy in meeting the changing educational requirements of pupils in track and field programs.