Bodily-Kinesthetic
Intelligence
Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
ONE OF THE more controversial of the intelligences is that of Bodily-Kinesthetic
intelligence. People express this intelligence with a greater ability to balance, control of their
movements, and show agility and grace. This type of individual has natural athletic and physical
skills and an ability and sense of how their body should perform. For some individuals,
strength in Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence was evident before they had any formal training.
Individuals with this ability may not only be proficient in athletics but may also express themselves
as actors, dancers or sculptors. The list of famous people with this type of intelligence is very long.
Who can you think of that exhibits this type of intelligence?
