PEARL to the Rescue: An AI Assistant Designed for Physical Education Teachers

PEARL (Physical Education for Assessment, Reflection, and Lesson-Design) is a chatbot developed using ChatGPT that acts as a personal assistant for various aspects of a physical education teacher’s job, including lesson planning, instruction, and assessment. This article explores the purpose of the chatbot, the foundational principles behind it, its limitations, and several practical applications. By combining artificial intelligence with sound pedagogical frameworks, PEARL aims to empower physical educators to save time, enhance instructional quality, and reflect more efficiently.