Using ChatGPT to promote college students' participation in physical activities and its effect on mental health

Yi-Fan Zhang; Xin-Qiao Liu

doi:10.5498/wjp.v14.i2.330

Using ChatGPT to promote college students' participation in physical activities and its effect on mental health

World J Psychiatry. 2024 Feb 19;14(2):330-333. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i2.330.

Authors

Yi-Fan Zhang¹, Xin-Qiao Liu²

Affiliations

¹ School of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China.
² School of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China. xinqiaoliu@pku.edu.cn.

Abstract

As one of the most famous large language models, ChatGPT has great potential for application in physical education. It can provide personalized exercise plans, a variety of exercise options, and interactive support. The integration of ChatGPT into the teaching process can promote college students' participation in physical activities and improve their mental health while expanding the traditional teaching environment and promoting the reform of traditional teaching methods. However, the application of ChatGPT faces challenges and obstacles in physical education. To make full use of ChatGPT in physical education, it can be combined with wearable devices and sports equipment to enhance the efficiency of interactions with users. Relevant policies are urgently needed to avoid the improper use of users' data.

Keywords: ChatGPT; College students; Mental health; Physical education.