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Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence

Gardner talks about the kinesthetic intelligence, people with Kinesthetic intelligence love movement. They enjoy sports or dance. They are good at building things and like to stay active. They have good motor skills and are very aware of their bodies. They learn best through movement and experimentation.

Common Characteristics
• Learns by "doing"
• Would rather touch than just look
• Well-coordinated withgood motor skills
• Likes figuring out how things work
• Enjoys the outdoors
• Likes to work with hands
• Can't sit still for too long
• Enjoys sports and exhilarating experiences
• Likes to be active
• Has a lot of physical energy
• Athletic Career Matches
• Athlete
• Dancer
• Mechanic
• Actor / Actress
• Performer
• Physical Education Instructor
• Craftsman
• Gardener • Physical Therapist
• Farmer
• Carpenter
• Builder
• Park Ranger
• Firefighter
• Paramedic

Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence is interesting. Their dependence on their bodies is very high. They believe in ‘hands-on experience’. Even to express their feelings body movement is used. Such learners when excited normally use their hands, facial expressions a lot. Body Language is a very important communication mode for people with this intelligence. Their bodies aid them to express themselves.
Some famous bodily kinesthetic people are David Copperfield, Charlie Chaplin, Michael Jordan, Tiger Wood, Jim Carrie, Joe Montana, Kerie Strug, Tom Cruise and Jim Abbot. They have been able to achieve success with the help of their bodies. Charlie Chaplin could use his body like rubber. Kerie Strug has been an exceptional gymnast.
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