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Peter Van Kan

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Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
The best professor I've ever had. During COVID-19 when everyone was under stress and I was falling behind he reached out to me and helped me. He made me feel heard and it was exactly what I needed. He cares more about the stiudents and their learning than anything else. I would 100% recommend Professor Van Kan. You will learn a ton too.
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Classes with Peter Van Kan

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 531

Neural Control of Movement

3 credits

Examines neuronal circuits and neurophysiological mechanisms controlling human motor behavior, covering sensorimotor integration and spinal, brainstem, and cortical control levels.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.82 GPA, 92.6% A/AB (n=54 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.81 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=60 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.87 GPA, 96.0% A/AB (n=50 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Peter Van Kan

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026
KINES 699

Independent Study

1–3 credits

Independent undergraduate work in an advanced area of study under the direct guidance of kinesiology faculty.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Gary DiffeeDane Cook+20 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
KINES 861

Principles of Motor Control and Learning

3 credits

Examines theories and experimental findings in motor control, focusing on the acquisition and retention of motor behavior through topics like attention, kinesthesis, and feedback.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2017: 3.77 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.94 GPA, 96.2% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=18 letter grades).

Peter Van Kan

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2025 · limited sample
KINES 990

Research or Thesis

1–12 credits

Research or Thesis involves independent research and writing for graduate students under the supervision of a kinesiology faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Sigan HartleyDane Cook+24 more

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027KINES 399Independent Study
Spring 2027KINES 531Neural Control of Movement
Spring 2027KINES 699Independent Study
Spring 2027KINES 861Principles of Motor Control and Learning
Spring 2027KINES 990Research or Thesis
Spring 2027KINES 999Independent Reading
Fall 2026KINES 399Independent Study
Fall 2026KINES 500Practicum in Kinesiology
Fall 2026KINES 699Independent Study
Fall 2026KINES 713Neural Basis of Normal and Pathological Movement
Fall 2026KINES 990Research or Thesis
Fall 2026KINES 999Independent Reading

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