Current instructor

Dan Schaefer

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 4 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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Kines-330 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Dan was AWESOME. He made boring content so much fun and was great at giving us advice/feedback about our group project. Super easy A and a whole lot of fun.
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Kines-330 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
I loved Dr. Schaefer's class! He knew that his students had packed schedules and didn't try to make this class unnecessarily hard. He learned everyone's names and was always willing to give feedback or answer questions. His lectures are very engaging and he makes it a fun time.
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Kines-330 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
learns about all of his students
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Kines-330 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Dan is awesome! Epic dude. He's fun and tries to make this class engaging. The whole semester is one big group project, and you get close with your groupmates. Also, the class is honestly super super easy.
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Classes with Dan Schaefer

KINES 330

Research in Kinesiology

2 credits

Covers the research process in kinesiology, including hypothesis development, study design, ethics, measurement, statistics, and result presentation.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Dan SchaeferLeah Smith

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
KINES 399

Independent Study

1–3 credits

KINES 399 is an independent undergraduate study course in kinesiology conducted under faculty guidance.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Andrew LokutaEric Walsh+32 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
KINES 527

Principles of Strength and Conditioning

3 credits

KINES 527 covers the scientific basis and practices of strength and conditioning for athletic performance.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Dan SchaeferQuinlan Thompson

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample
KINES 555

Sports Science & Athlete Monitoring

3 credits

KINES 555 explores technology in physical activity assessment, injury rehabilitation, and performance enhancement through field testing and athlete monitoring.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Dan SchaeferEmily Srygler

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
KINES 699

Independent Study

1–3 credits

KINES 699 is an independent study course allowing undergraduates to conduct advanced work in kinesiology under faculty guidance.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Andrew LokutaEric Walsh+29 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
KINES/NUTRSCI 525

Nutrition in Physical Activity and Health

3 credits

Provides scientific knowledge and application of nutrition related to exercise, health, and sports.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Dan SchaeferTara La Rowe

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026KINES 330Research in Kinesiology
Fall 2026KINES 399Independent Study
Fall 2026KINES 527Principles of Strength and Conditioning
Fall 2026KINES 555Sports Science & Athlete Monitoring
Fall 2026KINES 699Independent Study
Fall 2026KINES/NUTRSCI 525Nutrition in Physical Activity and Health

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