Examining how digital tools enhance creative lesson planning in Physical Education at the University of Namibia in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region of Namibia

Digital tools or technological gadgets are vital for improving imaginative lesson planning in Physical Education (PE) for the reason that they change traditional, frequently monotonous, practises into lively, modified, and appealing experiences that accommodate to varied learning styles. The main aim of this study was to examine how digital tools enhance creative lesson planning in Physical Education at the University of Namibia in Katima Mulilo. Zambezi Region of Namibia. This research paper employed a quantitative design to gather and analyse it data, this approach was deemed appropriate for the reason that it allowed the researcher to get in-depth required information. A total n = 115 comprising of n = 71 (61.7%) male and 44 (38.2%) female sports and physical education student teachers from the university of Namibia participated in this study. Participants were purposively recruited to form part of the this research based on the reasons that they were involved and had experience related to the subject. Data was collected using simple questionnaires designed by the researcher, moreover, collected quantitative data was analysed using SPSS statistical software to find percentages and frequencies. The results shows core tools for physical education lesson enhancements such as AI Assistants (ChatGPT, Education Copilot) which enhanced creative lesson planning in physical education by 95%, whilst immersive Tech (ARPEclass, VR simulations) enhanced lesson planning by 61%, moreover, video analysis applications Hudl Technique, Dartfish) enhanced lesson planning by 55% and gamification platforms (ClassDojo, Plaicise) enhanced creative lesson planning by 78%. Mobile resource libraries (PE Shake) enhanced creative physical education lesson planning by 52%, whilst visual lesson design (Padlet, Canva) enhanced planning by 66%, moreover, data-driven goal setting (heart rate monitors, pedometers) enhanced planning of physical lessons by 73%, furthermore, interactive assessment (Kahoot, Google forms) enhanced lesson planning physical education by 88%, and automated differentiation (use diffit)enhanced creative lesson planning in physical education by 40%. strategic professional development results to which social learning for teachers (Google classroom, Canvas) enhanced the creative planning of physical education lessons by 91%, whereas collaborative planning (#pechat, PEPRN blog) enhanced the creative planning of physical education lessons by 70%, and core teaching (Whatsaap) enhanced the creative planning of physical education lessons by 58%. In conclusion the integration of digital technological devices into PE deeply changes lesson planning and preparation from a rigged, structural task into a dynamic and productive didactic system. Studies demonstrates that these technologies assist educators to create multi-modal and modified learning routines that were previously challenging to achieve in traditional settings.