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Peter Van Kan

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Raw average: 5.00/5 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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KINE531 · course not matched
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

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 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 713

Neural Basis of Normal and Pathological Movement

3 credits

Examines the anatomic, neurophysiological, behavioral, and clinical aspects of motor control in normal and pathological conditions.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.75 GPA, 92.9% A/AB (n=14 letter grades).

Peter Van Kan

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sample
KINES 990

Research or Thesis

1–12 credits

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

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Sigan HartleyGary Diffee+27 more

No recorded grade history

KINES 999

Independent Reading

1–4 credits

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

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Gary DiffeePatrick Hills-Meyer+20 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
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

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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