Abstract:

This study aims to determine the level of metacognitive thinking among female football and athletics players in Jordan in the light of the variables (game type, gender, age, educational level, training age, place of residence). The study sample consisted of (162) female players from the total of (365) players registered on the lists of Jordan Football Association in the Premier League and Jordan Athletics Federation. In order to achieve the objective of the study, the researchers designed a scale to measure the level of metacognitive thinking for the athletes. The results of the study showed that the individuals of the sample have obtained a medium level of metacognitive on the scale as whole and a high level on the dimension of knowing the knowledge and medium level on the dimensions of organizing and processing the knowledge. According to the variables of the study, the results revealed a statistically significant effect on the level of metacognitive in the three dimensions of organizing, knowing and processing the knowledge. The results also revealed statistical significant differences on the level of metacognitive on the three dimensions due to the level of education and in favor of undergraduate students. The researchers recommended the necessity to provide an opportunity for players to exercise metacognitive skills in its all dimensions and to encourage coaches to use the metacognitive skills during the training and competition, as well as, motivating the players to apply those skills in their daily lives.