Abstract
The intellectual potential of a person is closely related to the concept of intellectual capital as a component of human capital. This study aims to consider intellectual potential based on available psychometric methods and establish correlations between this potential and demographic and other easily observable factors. The study involved 128 students from universities and colleges of physical culture and sports located in Pavlodar (Republic of Kazakhstan). The study revealed a strong correlation between the level of academic achievement of the participants and the results of tests of general and implicit intellectual abilities (CCAT and IO4). Also, no significant correlations were found between the results of these tests and the factors of gender, age, and the year of study. A strong correlation was observed between the results of the two tests, which may indicate a close relationship between constantly used and hidden intellectual abilities. The research results can be used to improve the quality of training physical education teachers. The measurement and methodologically correct development of the intellectual potential of teachers multiplies the subsequent increase in human capital at the expense of their prospective students. Keywords: cognitive abilities; cross-disciplinary learning; intellectual capital; intellectual development; physical education.