This master's thesis explores approaches to assessment in physical and health education (PHE) in European Union (EU) countries, with a specific focus on Croatia. The introduction emphasizes the importance of assessment in the educational process and the aim of the study - to analyze differences and similarities in student assessment approaches. The chapter "Didactics of Assessment" explains the purpose of school assessment as tracking progress and providing feedback. The chapter "Physical and Health Education" provides a detailed description of the physical, personal, and social development covered by this subject. "Monitoring," "checking," and "grading" are key elements of assessment in PHE according to regulations. Different assessment methods and principles are explored in the chapter "Evaluation of educational work in physical and health education in Croatia." Furthermore, the thesis focuses on assessment in PHE in EU countries, including Finland, Sweden, Germany, Slovenia, and Croatia. The assessment methods in Croatia and Europe are compared, with a particular emphasis on differences in approaches, types of assessment, and criteria. Based on the analysis, it is concluded that there is a diversity of assessment approaches in PHE in EU countries, with differences in criteria and grade ranges. The thesis highlights the advantages and disadvantages of different assessment approaches. Through this master's thesis, insights into assessment in PHE in EU countries have been gained, emphasizing the importance of fair, motivating, and developmental student assessment.