The aim of this study was to review and summarizing published studies to determine which morphological characteristics and motor abilities are characterized by high jumpers that can or has already achieved significant results in this athletic discipline. Based on the obtained information morfo-motor profile of hihg jumpers is constructed. By analysis and synthesis of research it could be concluded that there is a strong connection between the morphological characteristics and motor abilities with the result in the high jump. Regarding the morphological characteristics, the best predispositions for achieving significant results have high athletes with the lowest weightheight index and a low percentage of body fat, and those who have a strong skeleton with a larger volume of the shoulder and femur and medium musculature (circumference of upper arm, thigh and calf). Longer limbs are advantage in raising the center of gravity, which is the essence of the high jump. Being tall, allows high jumpers take -off from higher starting positions of center of gravity. There is also no significant difference concerning morphological characteristics in male and female high jumpers. The most common components in male high jumpers are endomorph and ectomorph, and in elite male high jumpers are ectomorph and mesomorph. The most common components in female high jumpers and elite female high jumpers are endomorph and ectomorph. Considering motor abilities of high jumpers, high jumpers should have extremely high levels of explosive strength and speed, very high level of maximum force of attempted movements and general strength, and a relatively high level of coordination. It must also possess a high level of relative explosive strength and flexibility, and the presence of good muscle coordination is relevant too. Particularly important is the horizontal and vertical velocity while performing a high jump.
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