Multiple Intelligence

As physical and health educators it is important to understand that all students to not enjoy the stresses of succeeding in either the physical education classroom or the health education classroom. So many times we hear stories about low skilled students becoming discouraged to even come to class because they feel that they will be either picked on or not able to succeed on a high level.
So you may be asking yourself where does this come into play concerning the multiple intelligence theory and the role of curriculum development among students. Well it is my opinion that the low skilled students are not able to succeed because of an old outdated curriculum that focuses on the success of high skilled students and sport specific classes. Using the theory of multiple intelligence we can develop a curriculum that presents students with a variety of ways to learn and have success as they complete the curriculum that focuses on different skills and ways to succeed.
Student learning and success is the goal of teaching and the ultimate goal of education. The multiple intelligence theory uses different ways of assessing students and provides them with different opportunities to succeed in the classroom and ultimately in life.