Exploring the Significance of Promoting General Physical Education and the Utilization of Digital Technology after COVID-19

Abstract

This study explored the significance of promoting college general physical education in the era of COVID-19. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, college general physical education classes and various activities have faced numerous challenges and changes. It has become necessary to approach the intrinsic value and importance of college general physical education from a new perspective, considering the disrupted opportunities for students to engage in diverse interactions and experiences. This situation presents an opportunity to develop a new educational paradigm. To address this, previous studies were analyzed and synthesized, leading to the proposal of enhancing college physical education through the active utilization of digital technologies such as new teaching methods, remote learning tools, AR, AI, VR, and big data, which are familiar to students with positive digital experiences. Additionally, an emphasis was placed on the development of new college general physical education programs that apply specialized digital platforms, content, and devices.General physical education, which is based on bodily movement more than any other subject, is highly suitable for integration with various digital devices. Therefore, through various attempts and efforts, it is expected that positive synergies can be created, and that the utilization of such digital technologies can enhance student participation and learning outcomes, thereby elevating the value of physical education as a part of general education.