Kinesiologists' and Coaches' Self-Assessment of Their Pedagogical Competences

This study aimed to evaluate the pedagogical competence of kinesiologists and coaches through self-reflection, in order to identify areas for pedagogical improvement and professional development. The research included 302 participants from Croatia—217 kinesiologists and 85 coaches. The instrument used was the “Self-Assessment of Pedagogical Competence of the Teacher's Role” questionnaire, which demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.98). Results showed a high level of motivation and interest in working with children and athletes, which is a key trait of pedagogically competent professionals. Additionally, a negative correlation was found between pedagogical competence and both uncertainty in work and perceived existing knowledge, highlighting the value of self-reflection.