Children with special needs grow and become mature according to common principles of evolution. However, physical characteristics and motor development fall behind. Various studies show that physical capability of those with special needs (mentally handicaped) in all age groups is 20-40% lower than of those who are healthy. (Fernhall et. Al., 1998). Lack of agility and balance or disability to remember things or forsee the changed conditions to perform the tasks can prevent them from performing various motor tasks well. (Pitetty, Fernhal, 1997). It has benn noted that exercising can improve physical capability (power) of people with special needs. The intensity level and duration of exercising influence it, as well. (Mikelkevičiūtė, 2002; Sherill, 1998). Physical capability (power) of students is usually tested by EUROFIT tests (physical capability of mentally handicaped students, as well). The aim of this research work was to evaluate physical power of students with special needs from Kužiai Secondary School (5 th-9th forms). The objectives: 1. Generalize the characteristics of the tested students. 2. Define physical capability of students with special needs by EUROFIT test: balance, flexibility, sudden power, waist power, functional power, running speed, quickness. 3. Compare physical capability of children with special needs and healthy students of the same age. 4. Define the level of efficiency of this experiment. Hypothesis: Students with special... [to full text]