Comparing AI-assisted and traditional tactical instruction: A crossover experimental study among male college students

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of AI-assisted instruction versus traditional coach-led tactical instruction in enhancing football tactical learning among male college students. Using a crossover experimental design, 43 male college students participated in both traditional tactical ana...

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Main Authors: Chenglong Miao, Shuai Zhang, Keyi Liu
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-09-01
Series:Acta Psychologica
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description This study aims to examine the effectiveness of AI-assisted instruction versus traditional coach-led tactical instruction in enhancing football tactical learning among male college students. Using a crossover experimental design, 43 male college students participated in both traditional tactical analysis training and AI-assisted tactical analysis training, which integrated the ChatGPT language model and the Metrica PlayBase visualization system. Pre- and post-tests were conducted to assess tactical knowledge comprehension, tactical decision-making ability in match scenarios, and learning satisfaction and interest. The experiment consisted of two phases, with a two-week washout period implemented to control for order effects. All data were analyzed using paired-sample and independent-sample t-tests. The results showed that compared with traditional instruction, AI-assisted instruction led to significantly greater improvements in tactical knowledge comprehension (t = 8.16, p < .001), tactical decision-making ability (t = 10.09, p < .001), and learning satisfaction (t = 11.17, p < .001). Score gains following AI-based training were notably higher than those following traditional training, and the crossover validation further confirmed the practicality and superiority of AI instruction. This study not only demonstrates the potential of AI technologies in physical education, but also provides empirical and theoretical support for developing an intelligent tactical instruction model based on the pathway of language guidance, visual comprehension, and strategic decision-making.
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spelling doaj-art-f395c0c1c09a49128c85c3cb3c3e69a02025-08-20T05:03:59ZengElsevierActa Psychologica0001-69182025-09-0125910543110.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105431Comparing AI-assisted and traditional tactical instruction: A crossover experimental study among male college studentsChenglong Miao0Shuai Zhang1Keyi Liu2Institute of Sports Psychology Techniques and Training, Kangwon National University, Samcheok, Republic of KoreaInstitute of Sports Psychology Techniques and Training, Kangwon National University, Samcheok, Republic of Korea; Corresponding author: Shuai Zhang, Institute of Sports Psychology Techniques and Training, Kangwon National University, Samcheok, Republic of Korea.Department of Physical Education, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaThis study aims to examine the effectiveness of AI-assisted instruction versus traditional coach-led tactical instruction in enhancing football tactical learning among male college students. Using a crossover experimental design, 43 male college students participated in both traditional tactical analysis training and AI-assisted tactical analysis training, which integrated the ChatGPT language model and the Metrica PlayBase visualization system. Pre- and post-tests were conducted to assess tactical knowledge comprehension, tactical decision-making ability in match scenarios, and learning satisfaction and interest. The experiment consisted of two phases, with a two-week washout period implemented to control for order effects. All data were analyzed using paired-sample and independent-sample t-tests. The results showed that compared with traditional instruction, AI-assisted instruction led to significantly greater improvements in tactical knowledge comprehension (t = 8.16, p < .001), tactical decision-making ability (t = 10.09, p < .001), and learning satisfaction (t = 11.17, p < .001). Score gains following AI-based training were notably higher than those following traditional training, and the crossover validation further confirmed the practicality and superiority of AI instruction. This study not only demonstrates the potential of AI technologies in physical education, but also provides empirical and theoretical support for developing an intelligent tactical instruction model based on the pathway of language guidance, visual comprehension, and strategic decision-making.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691825007449Male college studentsCrossover experimental designAI-assisted instructionTraditional instructionTactical analysisTactical knowledge comprehension
spellingShingle Chenglong Miao
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Comparing AI-assisted and traditional tactical instruction: A crossover experimental study among male college students
Acta Psychologica
Male college students
Crossover experimental design
AI-assisted instruction
Traditional instruction
Tactical analysis
Tactical knowledge comprehension
title Comparing AI-assisted and traditional tactical instruction: A crossover experimental study among male college students
title_full Comparing AI-assisted and traditional tactical instruction: A crossover experimental study among male college students
title_fullStr Comparing AI-assisted and traditional tactical instruction: A crossover experimental study among male college students
title_full_unstemmed Comparing AI-assisted and traditional tactical instruction: A crossover experimental study among male college students
title_short Comparing AI-assisted and traditional tactical instruction: A crossover experimental study among male college students
title_sort comparing ai assisted and traditional tactical instruction a crossover experimental study among male college students
topic Male college students
Crossover experimental design
AI-assisted instruction
Traditional instruction
Tactical analysis
Tactical knowledge comprehension
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691825007449
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