Current instructor

David Bell

/5Adjusted rating
/5RMP difficulty
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Raw average: 3.00/5 from 1 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 387
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
Weekly modules consist of a starting point assignment and 2 discussion posts. Expects discussion posts to be 3-5 paragraphs for some odd reason. There are two big assignments -- interview & final paper. Other than the discussion post as… Read full reviewShow less
Weekly modules consist of a starting point assignment and 2 discussion posts. Expects discussion posts to be 3-5 paragraphs for some odd reason. There are two big assignments -- interview & final paper. Other than the discussion post assignments, it's pretty chill. There's a lot of "required" readings, but you don't have to read it to pass. async.
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Classes with David Bell

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

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample

KINES 618 teaches the biomechanics of human movement and skill, emphasizing kinematics and kinetics.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sample

KINES 652 teaches evaluation techniques and therapeutic exercise interventions for rehabilitating athletic injuries, focusing on lower extremity and closed head injuries.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.50 GPA, 73.3% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.27 GPA, 53.8% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.58 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

Explores health informatics and quality improvement principles for athletic training practice.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.81 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).

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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

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

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample

KINES 990 is an independent research and writing course for graduate students under kinesiology faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

No recorded grade history

KINES 999 offers directed study projects for graduate students arranged with kinesiology faculty.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026KINES 399Independent Study
Fall 2026KINES 618Biomechanics
Fall 2026KINES 652Evaluation and Therapeutic Interventions I
Fall 2026KINES 673Healthcare Informatics and Quality Improvement in Athletic Training
Fall 2026KINES 699Independent Study
Fall 2026KINES 990Research or Thesis
Fall 2026KINES 999Independent Reading

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