A system of 16 motor variables was used to determine thestructure of motor skills in a sample of 84 students at the Faculty of SecuritySciences in Banja Luka. By using factor analysis according to the Kaiser-Guttmanrule, 6 latent motor dimensions were determined. The first factor is defined asthe factor for the structuring movement mechanism, because it is presentedwith the variables used to assess coordination and movement frequency. Thesecond factor is defined as the factor for the mechanism for regulating excitationduration, because it is represented by the measures used to assess the repetitiveand static strength of arms, body, and legs. The third factor is defined as thefactor for the tone regulation and synergistic regulation mechanism, becauseit is represented by the variables used to assess the measures of flexibility. Thefourth factor is defined as the factor for the excitation intensity mechanism,because it is represented by the variable used to assess explosive power throughthe run speed capability. The fifth factor is also defined as the factor forsynergistic regulation and tonus regulation, because it is represented by thevariable used to assess balance, while the sixth factor is defined as the factor forexcitation intensity, because it is represented by three variables used to assessexplosive power and one variable used to assess flexibility. This paper is anattempt to demonstrate that the distinguished hierarchical structure of motorskills is of exceptional theoretical and practical value, whereby these factorsshould represent a determinant for predicting motor skills and programingoperator training in special physical education classes.