Metacognitive self as an important attribute of an athlete

Abstract

Introduction. The Metacognitive Self is a psychological construct that allows for an accurate diagnosis of adaptive psychological characteristics in behaviour. Aim. The aim of the study was to control level of the Metacognitive Self in kickboxing elite athletes. Research Material and Methods. The study comprised 60 adult men who had been training kickboxing for at least 5 years. All the subjects actively participated in championship competitions. Results. The results indicate that the participants obtained above average results in the Metacognitive Self. Conclusions. The obtained results encourage the exploration of the subject of the Metacognitive Self in the field of sports psychology.