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Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence, introduced by Professor Howard Gardner in his theory of multiple intelligences.
Individuals with high bodily-kinesthetic intelligence use their body to express their emotions and thoughts. They have very active body language.
An example of such individuals would be someone who speaks with high enthusiasm and vigor, whose body language and vocal strength are easily noticeable and distinguishable.
These individuals usually have a high level of coordination between their eyes and hands, as mentioned in O’Connor’s classifications. They are categorized as people with a high ability to perform tasks with their hands, which is considered a prominent talent in them.
People with high bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, as the name suggests, are energetic and agile, always engaged in physical activity and constantly needing to do something. They dislike being stationary, which is why they can be more successful in physical tasks. Due to their physical nature, they can excel in various sports.
Generally, these individuals have the capacity to generate more energy in their bodies. For example, athletes like Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, or Hassan Yazdani, who have made a name in various sports, can be mentioned. Interestingly, studies on these individuals have shown that their bodies have a higher metabolism compared to an average person, and their bodily-kinesthetic abilities are significantly higher than others.
As a result, when these individuals enter sports and learn techniques, they can be expected to achieve remarkably impressive successes. Their medals and honors are a testament to this claim.
The moral takeaway is that if you or someone around you possesses such intelligence, be happy because you have a talent that, with nurturing, can lead to incredibly brilliant and prominent successes.