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The overall expectations didn't often align with what the TA's were saying. Due dates changed every week. Group project expectations also were not consistent. He told us to prepare presentation without reading off slides, but that's what he did. It was easy if you actually paid attention.Rate My Professors ↗
The class was very straightforward. Most of your grade is the semester-long group project. There were incorrect due dates on the canvas site and it didn't have the best organization overall. There were also a lot of times where Dr. C gave contradicting information regarding project expectations that didn't align with TA's expectations.Rate My Professors ↗
The class was decent but had its frustrations. Attendance (15%) was mandatory, but lectures were just reading off slides. Two exams (7.5%) were simple if you understood the content. The group project (45%) and presentation (25%) were fine with a good group. Course page lacked clarity due to outdated info. Overall, good. Could be more organized.Rate My Professors ↗
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KINES 355 introduces the philosophy, history, and sociology of physical activity and sport.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026KINES 399 is an independent undergraduate study course in kinesiology conducted under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIntroduces theories and application of health promotion and health education, focusing on specialties, philosophy, and professional issues.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.95 GPA, 98.3% A/AB (n=59 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.87 GPA, 93.0% A/AB (n=71 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.88 GPA, 96.7% A/AB (n=60 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026KINES 699 is an independent study course allowing undergraduates to conduct advanced work in kinesiology under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleKINES 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 sampleTeaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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