Fall 2026

Science and Practice of Resistance Training

KINES 140 teaches the science and practice of resistance training through lectures and demonstrations on its principles and physiological effects.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Nathaniel Jenkins

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Historical reviews of Patrick Hills-Meyer: Exams were tough due to high information volume and unclear study focus, while the final was an easy project.

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KINES 140

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Professors

Fall 2026
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Historical reviews for Patrick Hills-Meyer describe lengthy but fun lectures where humor may seem harsh. He expects student interest and strong performance on labs and exams. One reviewer found the exam tough due to unclear study focus, while the final project was easy.

PATRICK HILLS-MEYER is recorded teaching in Fall 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Fall 2026

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction12 / 208

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Student experience

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Historical reviews for Patrick Hills-Meyer describe a fun instructor with lengthy lectures, though exams were tough and study guidance was unclear.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.85 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.97 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Patrick Hills-Meyer: Exams were tough due to high information volume and unclear study focus, while the final was an easy project.

Historical reviews of Patrick Hills-Meyer: Reviewers found the instructor funny but noted he could seem harsh, though he was joking; showing interest was encouraged.

Topics

  • Resistance training principles
  • Physiological effects of exercise

Skills

  • Understand principles of resistance training
  • Analyze physiological effects of resistance training

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KINES 140 · Fall 2026

Science and Practice of Resistance Training

Recorded 2026-09-07
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