TRACKING STUDENTS’ PHYSICAL CAPACITY LEVELS THROUGH SYSTEMATIC MOTOR TESTING
TRACKING STUDENTS’ PHYSICAL CAPACITY LEVELS THROUGH SYSTEMATIC MOTOR TESTING

Summary/Abstract: The subject of this report is directly related to the physical capacity of students and monitoring its level through systematic motor testing. Specifically, the level of physical capacity of students is one of the three components that form the annual assessment in physical education and sports, and it is currently the only one that is quantitatively measurable, using a developed and established assessment system and five basic motor tests. It is measured at the beginning and at the end of the school year, i.e. twice a year. Based on this fact, our main goal is related to systematic motor testing and implementation of systematic control and established mechanisms for improving the physical capacity level of students. The main method used was a sports-pedagogical experiment conducted in a real practical environment at school. Motor testing was conducted during the last weeks of September, October, November, and December, and was incorporated into lessons during the time allocated for developing motor skills. A total of 43 third-grade students were tested, 20 of whom were boys and 23 girls. Based on the average values obtained from the four tests, analyzed by gender, key conclusions and recommendations for teachers were drawn. A large percentage of the students surveyed would receive a good grade based on their test results. Systematic motor testing would increase students' motivation to perform the main task of developing a specific motor skill in class. Teachers could also monitor progress, when there is any, and assess, based on the results, which motor skills to focus on in their lessons. For students who score lower on the tests, an individual approach could be applied, setting basic motor tasks for them to complete. Systematic monitoring of physical capacity will help teachers successfully shape it to build up students' independent skills for developing it after they finish school.

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