Logical/mathematical intelligence involves figuring things out through reason. Children that have a high amount of logical intelligence enjoy gaining knowledge through the use of experimentation and calculation. These children want rationale. They want to know how things work the way they do.
Physical education includes mathematical concepts quite often. When we perform fitness assessments, we talk about numbers quite a bit. Students know that they have to perform a certain amount of repetitions for a given exercise to be considered healthy for that area of fitness. They also discover that these numbers are based on scientific research that tested children of various gender and age. So, according to the research referenced, a 10 year-old boy may have to perform 8 push-ups to be considered healthy for upper body strength.
Logical intelligence is also used when I explain body fat percentage to the students. They realize that there is an optimal percent body fat range that would be beneficial to fall under. They are also taught how to sustain this percentage through the use of exercise and nutrition.
A final example of mathematical intelligence would include the use of numbers during various workouts. Interval training involves time periods of low intensity exercise mixed with time periods of high intensity exercise. For example, we may walk for 45 seconds, followed by 30 seconds of running. During a dynamic warm-up, we may do a set of 10 squats, followed by a set of 10 vertical jumps. This is called a super-set. Any 5th grade student should be able to tell you what a super-set is and how to design your own super-set workout.
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