The aim of this study was to determine the differences between the preferences boys and girls in early primary have towards physical activites. Also, their attitude towards physical activities was examined aswell. 52 students of two Primary schools in Croatia, 27 boys and 25 girls, were involved in this study. The results show that both genders in their leisure time preferably do physical activites and they do it at a frequent rate. Boys ranked football as the activity they mostly do and girls listed dance. It is positive to know that this group of young students do not spend most of their time watching tv and in front of the computer since those were not the activities listed at the top. But it is noticeable that the vast majority of the children who do spend their leisure time doing so are boys. Children do enjoy physical activities and do understand the value of it which is visible in the fact that all of them are or will probably continue to do them in the future. Physical activity is very important for keeping good mental and physical health. It should be substantial to involve the children and spark their interest in those kinds of activities from an early age in order for them to become phyisically active throughout their entire life. Since Physical Education in schools is the first and probably the only contact with physical activities that the children have so it should be organized to suit the student's needs and preferences. There has been progress in making that happen with the change of the National Curriculum and better teacher training.