COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LEVEL AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Abstract

This study investigated the correlation between critical thinking levels and
academic performance among physical education students specializing in combat sports (boxing)
and team sports (volleyball). Factors determining athletes' academic achievements were
identified: for boxing students, analytical abilities and self-confidence were key; for volleyball
students, in addition to analytical skills, openness to innovation and the ability to comprehensively
analyze situations proved crucial. Based on the findings, practical recommendations for
developing critical thinking, considering the specifics of each sport, were developed. The research
serves to optimize the educational process for student-athletes