SELF EVALUATION OF MOTOR AND FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES AMONG PUPILS

A sample consisting of 562 schoolgirls and schoolboys attending seventh and eighth grades (261 girls and 301 boys) was used to determine the relationship between self-evaluation of motor and functional abilities and the actual results achieved by female and male students, as well as the difference in self-evaluation attributable to gender. The study included tests analyzing speed, strength, coordination, flexibility and endurance which are also regularly evaluated during Physical Education classes. Male students showed a significant ability in realistically evaluating their own abilities, with the gender difference with regard to the ability of self-evaluation also being significant. Examinees demonstrated a high level of aptitude in self-evaluating their own potentials, whereas female students achieved a higher level of precision in predicting flexibility and coordination. Both boys and girls demonstrated poor ability in self-evaluating static strength. The authors hereby recommend that mentioned method be regularly implemented in Physical Education classes so as to facilitate and expedite objective distinguishing of students ’ anthropological status, as well as to motivate students to engage in regular kinesiological activities