Teixeira, José EduardoForte, PedroFerraz, RicardoMorgans, RylandBranquinho, Luís2026-05-292026-05-292026Teixeira, José Eduardo; Forte, Pedro; Ferraz, Ricardo; Morgans, Ryland; Branquinho, Luís (2026). Editorial: Harnessing artificial intelligence in sports science: enhancing performance, health, and education. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. ISSN 2624-9367. 8, p. 1-32624-9367http://hdl.handle.net/10198/36803Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force within sports science, enabling unprecedented advances in the understanding, monitoring, and optimization of human performance, health, and learning processes. The increasing availability of high-resolution data derived from wearable technologies, tracking systems, video analysis, and digital learning platforms has necessitated the adoption of advanced analytical frameworks capable of managing complexity, non-linearity, and interindividual variability. Within this context, the present research topic brings together eleven contributions that collectively demonstrate how AI-driven methodologies can enhance performance analysis, support health-oriented decision-making, and foster innovation in sports performance, health, and education.engAIBig dataDeep learningHealthMachine learningPhysical educationSports performanceeditorial10.3389/fspor.2026.1780876