Theoretical and Practical Pathways of Artificial Intelligence Empowering Development of Primary School Physical Education Teachers
List of Authors
Nurul Aisyah Kamrozzaman, Shu Yu
Keyword
Artificial Intelligence; Primary School Physical Education Teachers; Professional Development; Educational Digitalization; SDG4
Abstract
Teachers are central agents of educational development, and the quality of education is fundamentally shaped by their professional competence. With the advancement of educational digitalization, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a key driver of teacher professional development. Through data analytics, intelligent feedback, and personalized support, AI offers new possibilities for addressing the limitations of traditional professional development models for primary school physical education (PE) teachers, which have long relied on experiential transmission and centralized training. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4), which emphasizes inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education, primary school PE teachers play a critical role in implementing physical education curricula and promoting students’ physical well-being. However, due to disciplinary characteristics and institutional constraints, PE teachers often face limited professional support and restricted career development opportunities. Guided by the research perspective of AI-enabled professional development, this study employs literature review and logical analysis to examine the current status, key challenges, and developmental pathways of AI-supported professional growth among primary school PE teachers. The findings indicate that AI applications in this field remain underdeveloped, with challenges including limited pedagogical innovation, uneven digital literacy, insufficient integration of intelligent technologies, and weak professional engagement. Accordingly, this study proposes four AI-empowered development pathways professional philosophy, professional knowledge, professional competence, and professional commitment providing theoretical insights to support sustainable teacher development and educational digital transformation.