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Dan Schaefer

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 5 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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Kines-330 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
He is so nice and helpful
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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

Research in Kinesiology covers the research process, including hypothesis development, ethics, study design, measurement, statistical concepts, and presenting results.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Dan Schaefer

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
KINES 399

Independent Study

1–3 credits

Independent undergraduate study in a beginning to intermediate area of study under the direct guidance of kinesiology faculty.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Gary DiffeePatrick Hills-Meyer+30 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
KINES 427

Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription

3 credits

Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription applies assessment and prescription principles to health-related fitness components through discussion and lab activities.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Dan Schaefer

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026
KINES 555

Sports Science & Athlete Monitoring

3 credits

Sports Science & Athlete Monitoring explores technology for assessing physical activity, injury return, and performance enhancement through field-based testing and monitoring.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Dan Schaefer

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
KINES/NUTRSCI 525

Nutrition in Physical Activity and Health

3 credits

This course provides scientific knowledge and practical application of nutrition as it relates to exercise, health, and sports performance.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Dan SchaeferTara La Rowe

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027KINES 330Research in Kinesiology
Spring 2027KINES 399Independent Study
Spring 2027KINES 427Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription
Spring 2027KINES 555Sports Science & Athlete Monitoring
Spring 2027KINES/NUTRSCI 525Nutrition in Physical Activity and Health
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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