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 selfevaluating 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.