4.8

Al Maddaluno

Physical Ed - Nassau Community College

4.8
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
95%
Would Retake
91
Reviews
4.8
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

95%

Would Retake

91

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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What Students Say

My favourite Professor at NCC

BASICSWIMMING - 5.0 rating

all the ladies in the major classes love him

PED190140291 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

44%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 42 grades
Most common grades:
A (27)
A+ (8)
Not sure yet (4)
Grade Distribution
A(35)B(1)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 48 reported grades
A: 27
A+: 8
Not sure yet: 4
B+: 4
Common Tags
Respected (19)
Caring (19)
Participation matters (15)
Hilarious (12)
Gives good feedback (8)
Inspirational (8)
Clear grading criteria (6)
Amazing lectures (5)
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Reviews (91)
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3.0
PED190140291
Dec 1, 2004

this teacher is awsome. he is very informative and he is very good looking. all the ladies in the major classes love him. he knows all his stuff.

5.0
1.0
PED
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Dec 20, 2004

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PED140190
Dec 27, 2004

very helpful, informative, clear, and he knows what he's doing. Funny guy and can relate to students. Overall excellet teacher

5.0
3.0
PED519
Dec 28, 2004

Not an easy class, but it was fun

4.0
3.0
PED
May 21, 2005

fun class

5.0
2.0
PED
Sep 2, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
SWIMING
Sep 13, 2005

AWESOME WORKOUT

5.0
4.0
SWIMANDPE
Sep 20, 2005

Amazing professor...easily the best two classes i have this year...swimming and intro to P.E.. Always talking about relevant stuff which is really good. Keeps me interested, which isn't an easy thing to do.

5.0
1.0
CPR
Sep 23, 2005

Easy class. He gave you hints during all the practical tests to make sure that you passed. Very informative. As long as you can keep your eyes off his hot body, you will pass the class no problem.

5.0
1.0
PHYSED
Grade: C
Sep 25, 2005

This guy is the best, hes down to earth, loves cars and he is there if you need him...he will do his best to help you pass

5.0
1.0
1STAIDSWIMMING
Oct 9, 2005

i love him! amazing bodyy and hes so incredibly cool & fun!

5.0
3.0
SELFDEFENSE
Oct 11, 2005

he is seriously soooo nice and hes willing to work with you if you dont get something

5.0
3.0
SELFDEFENSE
Oct 26, 2005

hes such a nice guy,he s willing to work with you ,hes patient and he has a good sense of humor

5.0
1.0
PED665SWIMMIN
Dec 16, 2005

fun and easy class if you know the basics of swimming. he's funny and cool to talk. You go diving, jumping off the diving boards, it's fun. One final which he gives you the answers to. take him

5.0
3.0
SELFDEFENSE
Dec 28, 2005

He's a really nice guy and a good grader. If you only have one absence, he will bump up your grade.The class isn't easy, but just don't be absent more than once and you'll do fine.

4.0
1.0
PED292
Dec 30, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
FIRSTAIDCPR
Apr 7, 2006

He's hot!!!! you'll be very happy in his class. his homework and tests are really easy.

5.0
1.0
TENNISCOED
Mar 8, 2006

awesome! really funny and pumps you up to play well. i love tennis!

5.0
1.0
BASICSWIMMING
May 25, 2006

he is sooo hott. Very easy grading, nice, and easy going.

5.0
3.0
PED292
Dec 24, 2006

stickler for attendance, overall the class is good, this is thw class where when the professor says i didnt give you that garde, you gave yourself that grade comes inot play....with only 2 test he still gives you so many chances to walk away with a A or B at least...you have to do work in this class but none of it is hard or terrible, deff worth it

5.0
1.0
PHYS101
May 17, 2007

cool teacher and very easy to get along with

5.0
1.0
PHY101
Nov 19, 2008

i took swimming w him over this summer. def best class ive ever taken. funniest prof ever! really nice to talk to and tons of fun to be around. i told everyone to take swimming w him!

5.0
4.0
PED190
Dec 2, 2008

he is a great teacher knows how to have fun but is takes his job very serious that is because he has a passion for Phys Ed and wants his students to do so as well. Take this teacher if you really want to be a great Phys Ed teacher he will teach and show you the right ways to go about your career.

5.0
2.0
PEDCPR
Jan 3, 2009

HIGHLY RECOMENDABLE.THE BEST PROF. EVER ONCE YOU FOLLOW GUIDELINES AN A TS A MUST.

5.0
3.0
PED292
Jan 4, 2009

EASY TO RELATE TO,COMPREHENSIVE,KNOWS HIS WORK.I LOVE HIM

1.0
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PED180
Feb 9, 2009

prof is horrible hardest class ever prof is knowledgeable and enthusiastic but grades hard very hard to get even a b do not take this guy unless you have no other choice

5.0
3.0
PED160
Jun 16, 2009

best professor ever .. just follow everythign he says and u def will get and A! attendance is a must!

3.0
3.0
PED190
Sep 24, 2009

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PED292
May 11, 2010

Professor Maddaluno takes his job as a CPR instructor very seriously which is a great thing. He is also a very fun teacher and his method will get you to know how to perform the techniques perfectly. I highly reccomend him to anyone.

5.0
1.0
PED252
Dec 19, 2010

best prof ever.. if yu fail his classes its not because he grades hard its because yu failed to do the wrk... he is very fair.. best class i ever took

4.0
3.0
PED192
Jan 5, 2011

Great teacher. His class is difficult but you learn a lot from it. He gives all his students very helpful advice in the physical education field. Once in a while his class is fun but he takes his work very seriously. Tests are very difficult. Gives 7 possible extra points to final grade. Give it your best shot I had to work my tail end off for a B+

5.0
4.0
SWIM101
May 14, 2011

AMAZING!

5.0
1.0
PED292
Dec 27, 2011

he was AMAZING, you must take notes, he gives review sheets, amazing jokes, you must pay attention. i strongly recommend him. he also explain everything and makes sure students understand.

5.0
1.0
PED640
Apr 23, 2012

BEST! TEACHER !! EASY TESTS IF YOU'RE TAKING FIRST AID AND CPR , HE IS NOT OUT TO MAKE LIFE DIFFICULT HE MAKES EVERYTHING CLEAR AND TRIES HIS BEST TO PASS YOU WITH A GOOD GRADE!

5.0
2.0
PED190
Dec 19, 2012

Great teacher. Really has a passion for teaching and it will rub off. He does everything he can to get you to the best grade he can. Tests are fair if you study a little and he gives 5 1 pg assignments that add a point to your avg. also 2 pts for being there every class. I got an A and i higly reccomend him. Take him for first aid too.

5.0
2.0
PED292
May 8, 2012

He is amazing he explains things so clear he gives really good notes. He reviews before the test so pay attention. As long as you pay attention in class give some effort and read his notes you will do jusst fine in his class. He is a very fair grader.Don't take him thinking it is a class you can mess around in and still do well because your wrong

5.0
3.0
PED665
Jan 8, 2013

Profressor Maddaluno is a great instructor, he is very clear with instructions and very reasonable. I was a non-swimmer until this class. He made me overcome my fears underwater. I gained confidence, he is very encouraging and knows his this field. He dosen't like lateness and absences, but very fair. I learned to swim and its a great feeling.

5.0
2.0
PED665
May 9, 2013

Extremely nice!!! Understanding if you arrive late or miss a few days. Dont take advantage of his niceness though, or he'll deduct the missindays from your grade!

1.0
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PED235
May 20, 2013

Don't you hate when professors of unimportant classes act they can't be replaced? This guy is just like it. Rather than making it a normal PED class he tries to turn it into boot camp and has the audacity to give a written exams for a damn PED course. If you're looking for an easy PED A... DO NOT TAKE HIM

5.0
1.0
PED292
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2014

Easy A. Attendance is mandatory!! He goes over everything you need to pass the test. Very straight forward. The red cross safer first aid exam is common sense and idiot can do it.

5.0
1.0
VBANDRB
May 14, 2014

easy class. Takes volleyball and racketball class serious. Attendance is mandatory. Just show up and play and youll do good.

5.0
1.0
PED622
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2014

Great professor. Very fair with grading, juggling isn't everyones forte and he understands that. By far one of the best professors I've had the pleasure of learning under. Just practice and have fun, such a good class.

5.0
2.0
INTROTOPE
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2014

Best and most passionate teacher ever had. He loves what he does and is very good at it.

5.0
2.0
20106
Jan 15, 2015

He's a good guy and doesn't want to see anyone who deserves a good grade to do bad & helps them out

5.0
1.0
SWIM
Grade: A+
May 28, 2015

Took him twice my favorite prof. He's great he's passionate about what he does & wants to make sure he teaches you something you can do out of class & later in life. Definitely going to miss this class! Your grade consists of attendance, swim final, & a half a mile swimming (timed) that's all.

5.0
1.0
PED622
Grade: A
Aug 31, 2015

The class is fun, nothing to worry about, just be ready to be silly.

5.0
1.0
PED333
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 21, 2015

He is very passionate about what he is doing. Will help you no matter what. his jokes are good. written final got tricky tho

5.0
3.0
PED292
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2016

Prof. Maddaluno was very helpful, frequently gave you test questions throughout lectures. Lots of info is thrown at you, TONS of CPR/first aid practice, always relates lectures to his past experiences. Very few tests, no quizzes. As long as you display competency in skills you'll pass. Laid back and hysterical, one of my favorite professors at NCC.

5.0
1.0
PED292
Grade: A
May 9, 2016

Great professor, explains everything there is about first aid and safety. I would defiantly take this class over again if I had to.

5.0
1.0
PED292
Grade: A
May 13, 2016

Probably the coolest professor i met so far. Learned a lot. Has a lot of jokes

5.0
1.0
PED190
Grade: A+
May 17, 2016

GREAT professor one of the best at nassau. Is always there for you. No textbook necessary. Truly inspirational and his class was NEVER boring! Just show up on time and pay attention and the tests are a breeze.

5.0
1.0
PED292
Grade: B+
May 23, 2016

Great Professor! Fair and understanding, and makes class fun and interesting!

4.0
2.0
SWIM101
May 28, 2016
Would take again

be prepared to swim a timed 36 laps or a 1/2 mile for the final, grade is determined by a time range based upon previous class average time, so if u have a really fast swimmers in the group it can screw up the time scale for the grades. But overall really chill professor and makes class fun

5.0
3.0
PED622
Grade: A+
Jun 21, 2016
Would take again

At first you think he is weird for speaking so passionately bout circus arts, but u quickly learn he just takes any type of education/skill you could learn seriously, but makes it fun. Circus arts isn't as easy as u think! He is a goof ball and isn't to bad to look at. I wonder what he looks like w/o glasses lol In all a wonderful human and heart.

5.0
1.0
1STAIDSWIMMING
Grade: A+
Dec 26, 2016
Would take again

I took basic swimming with Professor M. He is literally one of the best professor i have ever met. I never knew how to swim before and he taught me the basic and i can easily now get from one side of the pool to the other. Due to religious reasons i could not wear any bikinis, but as long as the swimwear is waterproof, he is okay with it.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
PED190
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

Best prof ive had. extremely knowledgeable and passionate. at the beginning of the semester he makes the class sound harder than it is. the few writing assignments are simple and graded by the fact that you did them. he makes it clear what will be on the tests. all tests were curved. great advisor for phys ed majors

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PED190
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2017
Would take again

Great guy! By far the best teacher I have ever had. He cares about his students. I got an A for the course. You'll pass his class with a good grade as long as you pay attention in class and take notes, and definitely study for all of the test because they are hard. He gives you a chance to earn 7 total extra points onto your final grade!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PED292
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2017
Would take again

Awesome guy! If you're taking this course then professor Maddaluno is the right guy! I got an A in this course. Pay attention and take notes. Participate. If you end up failing then that's on you because this guy feeds you the info

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
PED140
Grade: B+
Jan 6, 2017
Would take again

Great class. I wouldn't want any other person to teach me swimming. He teaches each stroke step by step so it's easy to understand.

Respected
Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
PED622
Grade: A
May 15, 2017
Would take again

I had this professor twice and I loved him both times! He's very nice and grades you well. If you show up and participate you will pass. Amazing professor! Would take again.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
PED622
May 20, 2017
Would take again

Great Professor. Participate and you will excel. Even if you suck, if you try hard, he will notice. Don't be absent on the testing days. And, there is a half a letter grade increase to those that are never absent.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
SWIM101
Grade: B+
Jan 17, 2018
Would take again

He's the most understanding and loving professor I've seen at Nassau so far, If you struggle he'll help with no hesitation. make sure you take him for any PED class he teaches . You'll have a great semester

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
PED292
Grade: A
May 23, 2018
Would take again

I loved this professor hes fantastic. Really such an easy class, he makes it fun too. Really so funny and he cares about his students. Definitely take his class! The tests are a bit difficult but if you pay attention and do what he asks its an easy A. Hes a great professor I learned a lot.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
SWIM101
Grade: A
May 30, 2018
Would take again

Easily the coolest teacher at Nassau. Totally cares about the students and if you don't know how to swim, you will know by the end of the course.

5.0
2.0
PED190
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher

Gives good feedback
Respected
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PED190
Jan 22, 2019
Would take again

The best professor at nassau

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
1.0
PED216
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 18, 2019
Would take again

I took Professor. Maddalunos volleyball class this semester and I must say he is a wonderful professor. He taught us all the basics of volleyball, then we played tournaments it was a overall a great time , and I thouroughly enjoyed his class. At the beginning my skills were minimal now they are not. Take him if you get the chance to.

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
SWIM101
Grade: B+
May 22, 2019
Would take again

Easily one of the best professor at NCC I was afraid that swim class was going to be hard but he made it fairly easy while making it challenging enough for me to learn how to swim. Loved the class a lot.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
HED251
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2019
Would take again

Professor Maddaluno kept the class fun and interesting. He was such a nice, caring professor and very funny. He encouraged students to do well and always had such a positive attitude. I wish I needed to take another class he teaches before I graduate. Highly recommend taking him for any class!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PED190
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2019
Would take again

I have had this professor for a total of three different classes here at NCC and I can easily say he was the greatest teacher I've ever had. If he teaches any class you need take his class. Just show up and do whats expected of you and he will do anything to help you out. It was truly an honor to have him as a professor.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
PED201
May 17, 2020
Would take again

I took him for volleyball, he is a cool guy who wants to see you do well in his class! Excellent prof!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
HED292
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

Awesome guy who wants to see his students succeed ! I would definitely take him again if I could.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
HED292
Grade: A
May 29, 2021
Would take again

I love love loveee Professor M, he is so sweet, kind, caring, funny and has a huge passion for teaching first aide and safety. Even though the course was on zoom, it was still a lot of fun and I learned a lot. You get a final plus a midterm & projects that are so easy. Please take him you wont regret it, he will answer all of your questions ! :)

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
PED284
Grade: A
May 27, 2022
Would take again

prf. Maddaluno is awesome! He will push to try your best but never force you. Midterm and Final are based on class notes, super easy! Great work outs.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
2.0
3.0
PED
Grade: A
May 27, 2022

overall a cool dude but shows grades in front of people. sometimes has a stern voice for no apparent reason. if you dont miss a class then grade goes up by half a letter. doesnt go lower then a B.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
FIRSTAIDCPR
Grade: A
Jun 24, 2022
Would take again

Professor Maddaluno is an incredible professor. took him fall 2017 and he is still to this day one of the best professors I have ever had. very caring, understanding, funny and relates what he's speaking about back to real life. still have my home-made first aid kit he had us put together. would take again/recommend to everyone

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
PED273
Grade: A
Jun 30, 2022
Would take again

One of the best professors I had!! My class was in the early morning but still enjoyable! He's funny and will help you if you ask questions or sees that you need help. Attendance and participation matters! Made a very good friend in this class!!!

Participation matters
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
3.0
PHYSED
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 14, 2022

He was very kind and makes sure to help everyone in class. He doesn't play favorites. I had him for PED277, though I had to drop the class due to anxiety.

Caring
5.0
2.0
PED284
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2022
Would take again

Such a cool and kind professor. As long as you pay attention, take proper notes (if applicable) and do your best, you'll do well in his classes. 10/10

Participation matters
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
PED190
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

Probably the best teacher I have had in college. Dude is hilarious and wants to see you succeed. Do the work, study for the test's and you will get an easy A.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HED292
Grade: A
Mar 3, 2023
Would take again

A solid dude, a real role model. Stellar lectures and constant training. Really feel prepared to do CPR in the real world.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
1.0
BASICSWIMMING
Grade: A+
May 3, 2023
Would take again

The best teacher that i've had in NCC. I absolutely loved taking his class. he is an amazing teacher and is very caring and motivational. 100% would recommend.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
BASICSWIMMING
Grade: A+
May 18, 2023
Would take again

My favourite Professor at NCC. He is very understanding and cares a lot about his students. Follow instructions and you will get an A.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
HED292
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 22, 2023
Would take again

dude. just take him. hes great and actual gives a cr*p about his students. i havent even finished the semester and i want to take his class again lol.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
FIRSTAIDCPR
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2024
Would take again

I took Professor Maddaluno my 1st semester. Hands down my favorite Professor I ever had at Nassau. I had accommodations for extra time and a reader and he offered to proctor the test for me. He didn't need to do that but he did. Super caring for his students. Will never forget him. He taught me an important life skill CPR and First Aid. 1 of a kind

Group projects
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
PED190
Grade: B
Jan 18, 2024
Would take again

his tests are hard so make sure to wrtie notes down and study but he is very understanding, caring, gives a lot of extra point assignments so take advantage of them, they are not hard and he is funny. had a great time in his class.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
5.0
FIRSTAIDCPR
Grade: A
May 15, 2024
Would take again

Very caring professor. Easy A class

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
SWIM
Grade: A+
May 18, 2024
Would take again

don't miss his class he always going to recognize you if you don't miss any of his classes or you never are late. I took two classes with him and I am not the best student, however he gave me an A just because my attendance.

5.0
2.0
PED235
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2024
Would take again

Loved him. Great professor!

Participation matters
Caring
4.0
3.0
FIRSTAIDCPR
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

Professor Maddaluno definitely knows what he's doing. A no nonsense professor and genuinely wants his students to do well.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Respected
5.0
2.0
HED292
Grade: A
May 14, 2025
Would take again

Al Maddaluno is a great professor. He makes sure every student is taken care of in his classes. It is a easy class to pass. Pay attention and make sure you attend each class. You will have fun in this class and he makes it easy to understand what is being taught. I would take his class again.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

44%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 42 grades
Most common grades:
A (27)
A+ (8)
Not sure yet (4)
Grade Distribution
A(35)B(1)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 48 reported grades
A: 27
A+: 8
Not sure yet: 4
B+: 4
Common Tags
Respected (19)
Caring (19)
Participation matters (15)
Hilarious (12)
Gives good feedback (8)
Inspirational (8)
Clear grading criteria (6)
Amazing lectures (5)
Rating Trend

Improving

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20106

5.0

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PED190140291

5.0

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PED140190

5.0

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PED519

5.0

(1)

SWIMING

5.0

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5.0

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3.5

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