When I was in second grade was the first time I fashioned a pair
of skis to my feet and tried to make my way down Whiteface Mountain. My
step-father decided it would be a good way for us to bond. To get me familiar
with the basics of skiing a half day ski lesson was afforded to me. It was a
nice way to be broken in, but my ski instructor quickly moved me into the
advanced group as I had superior skills to the other new learners. The half day
ski lesson was over and it was time to show my step dad the new skills I had
developed. Much to his surprise I was already able to quickly navigate some of
the lower mountain trails (with a few falls here and there). For the next 2
hours we mastered the entire lower mountain. I was able to ski some of the Blue
(more difficult) trails with easy. I begged and pleaded to go to the top of the
mountain. After numerous whines and nagging my wish was granted. The first run
down was spectacular, a few pizza wedges to slow myself down, but I was a real
natural. This run made me think I was Bode Miller. The second run I was a little
more aggressive. Maximum speeds, a jump, and a new skier as of that day.....
this culminated with a minor concussion.
Although the ending of the story does not
give the supporting evidence for having the Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence the
rest of it does. When I got on to the slopes the place felt like home. I
instantly knew or had a very good idea of how to operate the skis. Since that
day I have become an excellent skier. I have skied some of the most difficult
terrain in the east as well as the west. 20-30 ft cliffs which seem to drive
others out of the mind are not even a thought now. During this part of the
chapter the Anderson says " Body Movement undergoes a clearly defined
development schedule in children. And there is little question of its universality
across cultures. Thus it appears that bodily-kinesthetic "knowledge"
satisfies many of the criteria for an intelligence," I believe this can be
seen with my adaptation and advancement with my skiing ability.
I'm just going to start by saying that I don't ski, mostly because I'm too clumsy and could never stand on a pair of skis. As for the point that is being made, having the practice of being on the slopes for long periods of time was able to help you advance and adapt your skills of skiing, which in turn, improved the results of the bodily-kinesthetic knowledge. One point that I made with my entry was that the IQ of someone shouldn't' be based solely upon mathematical ability, but rather it should be based on the theory of multiple intelligences. Reading this entry further supports my argument because I lack in the bodily kinesthetic intelligence whereas Ryan succeeds and advances.
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