Kinesthetic, or bodily, intelligence is one of the multiple intelligences theorized by Howard Gardner. The multiple intelligences are bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, verbal-linguistic, logical-mathematical, naturalistic, intrapersonal, visual-spatial, and musical. Other researchers have worked to expand the list. Gardner's theory was that the preoccupation with "book smarts" was an elitist
. way of viewing human strengths and capabilities. Gardner posited that each human being is intelligent in different ways, with each form of intelligence having its own intrinsic value to all of humanity. The qualities and capabilities associated with each type of intelligence work to create the whole that is combined human experience, achievement, and capability.
