Augmentation or substitution: defining role of large language model in physical education

The large language model demonstrates clear value in physical education, particularly as a means to support and augment instructional design and responsiveness. However, it does not yet replace the pedagogical judgment, contextual awareness, and safety oversight of human instructors. Overall, this study concludes that the large language model is best positioned as an assistive tool to optimise teaching practice rather than as a standalone replacement for human teachers.