3.4

Carol Sullivan

Kinesiology - San Jose State University

3.4
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Just show up for class and participate

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Now that you have it don't lose it

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Reviews (101)
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HUP34
Nov 14, 2002

she is so great!

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HUP38
Dec 6, 2002

Just show up for class and participate

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HUP037
Dec 9, 2002

Now that you have it don't lose it!

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HUP32
Jan 10, 2003

great attitude, very energetic!

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STEP
Jan 22, 2003

very enthusiastic , fun woman

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HUP34
Jan 24, 2003

very energetic and encouraging ! it was fun

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STEP
Apr 24, 2003

Wow! I had a hard time keeping up with this woman!

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HUP32
Apr 25, 2003

if you're a guy and you want to lift weights, don't take her. she makes the weight training class turn into an aerobics class, and you don't really have time to lift. She would only be good if you are a girl and want it easy.

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STEP
Oct 23, 2003

She doesn't break the steps down well. Lot of students in the class are confused because she doesn't mark the choreography. She's real nice, but I prefer Pate as an instuctor.

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HUP3234
Nov 11, 2003

very fun teacher! you can get an A by excerizing!

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STEP
Nov 15, 2003

She's cool and fun. She really helps you understand health and fitness better. It's a great workout and she works you out until you sweat!

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STEP
Nov 15, 2003

Her routines are not that hardcore. Even though she's very nice, I rather have exercise that makes me sweat. Some of her routines are more for dancing.

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HUP32
Nov 17, 2003

Easy, fun class. She's very energetic and nice.

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HUP34
Dec 12, 2003

One word: enthusiatic (sic?). Very energetic, and really fun teacher. Extremely nice as well. Made me work my butt off in step.

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HUP32
Apr 23, 2004

Really nice person. Class is fun except when she adds some new steps. Some of her steps are more dance related and you feel stupid doing them. I really don't feel comfortable doing the mambo or shaking my ass back and forth in front of class.

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HUP30
May 17, 2004

her pilates class is too easy. I didn't break a sweat once. I was expecting to work out harder, so it was disappointing. SHe also had a multiple choice midterm and final (WTF?); if you need to take PE, take Lee Pate.

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HUP32
May 27, 2004

Pretty easy class. Some of the moves are kinda lame. She likes to showcase the guys up front a lot of the time. Great attitude though.

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HUP32
Jul 21, 2004

This teacher made coming to class very fun. She goes over the reading in class b/c it's on the midterm. I thought she was great and gave lots of motivation. You should take her.

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HUP
Nov 2, 2004

took her for step class and adv. aerobics. The class is too easy and you don't really get a good workout if you already exercise on your own. She's excellent for those who haven't worked out in awhile, but the routines get reptitive. Otherwise, she has a lot of enthusiasm and very energetic.

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CARDIOKICK
Nov 22, 2004

she sucks

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STEPAREOBICS
Nov 27, 2004

She takes her class to seriously. Assumes everyone is there becuase they want to be, not the case. Easy work out, hot girls, not a bad class.

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AEROBICS
Jan 6, 2005

not that easy. the work outs are fun, but the tests are difficult. i didn't like going to class. she talked too much.

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HUP35B
Mar 10, 2005

Fun teacher, she make us warm up with funny girly exercises, but plays fun energetic music in class.

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HUP34
Apr 5, 2005

step training with carol sullivan is sooo fun. This is a great class. She is so nice and sweet. Take her class. GREAT TEACHER!!!!!!!!

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HUP32
Grade: F
May 12, 2005

She is so cute and funny!! Only problem I have is her written tests... it's kind of hard.. but other than that, it's a fun class.

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AEROBICS
May 18, 2005

She was late to class every day and because she talked so much we only worked out for 10-15 minutes-total dissappointment

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PILATES
May 20, 2005

Brings aerobic energy to pilates, which is not a good mix. Inadequate warm up. Inconsistent counting. Easily distracted. Does not utilize class time (only spent 20-30 minutes exersizing). Dont take her Pilates class.

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AEROBICS
May 22, 2005

VERY easy class. pretty fun. lots of odd aerobics moves like "the pony???" and patty-cake. Great class for beginners. Take her class if you want an easy A but if you want a real workout, find another instructor.

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AEROBICS
Jun 6, 2005

DONT have any unexcused absences: i only had one but it lowered my grade from an A to a B! she needs some new tunes, the same dance mix every day got really old really fast. also, she has this creepy little flexible guy who always likes to "help her teach"; you would know what i mean if you saw him.

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AEROBICS
Jun 14, 2005

shez a great n esay teacher. i've learned many things about how to keep a great body shape n other health info. from this class. midterm n final are really easy if u studied her review sheet n those highlight in the textbook n she goes over with every readin assign which is a very nice thing to do for students.

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AEROBICS
Sep 1, 2005

UP SIDE - CLASS IS FUN. DOWN SIDE - TESTS ARE HARD.

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AEROBICS
Nov 30, 2005

in kin classes, you have to be good at the sport to get a high grade. here, you have to be peppy & put an effort so don't take it if you don't fit the bill. gives study sheets for written exams. allows make-up classes (since she only allows 2 cuts) & getting to know others in the class--a plus if you're a freshman. really helps you become thinner.

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KIN
Dec 21, 2005

please dont ever take this class if you want to have a good workout. she is rude to students and not helpful

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KIN37
Jan 23, 2006

This class I always wanted to ditch because I hated walking around the school and people look at you. Everytime we start and end the class we have to do a HOOAH. But the class is pretty easy, just don't miss class and you'll pass with a very good grade. I didn't buy a book still got a B in the class.

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STEP
May 26, 2006

DO NOT TAKE HER if you want to work out. For the whole semester, we did not start the class on time not even once. She is rude and should not be teaching. Hard tests.

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KIN34
Jun 5, 2006

TAKE HER! She is fun, outgoing, and nice. Bring the book when she tells you and highlight everything she says-- that's the clue for an A in the class. Don't miss more than 2 times. Better if you volunteer to be her assistant so that you get a better grade.

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STEPAEROBICS
Jun 8, 2006

i got an A in her class. but her exams are way to difficult for a 1 unit course! yup, she ends her classes with a woo-hoo! working out is pretty easy. but she ALWAYS starts class 15-20 mins late, and then let's you out late. she'll give you a dirty look if you leave on-time. she's rude. i wouldn't recommend her class. she is rude & not all that!

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KIN3234
Jul 7, 2006

She is pretty good. She always starts late and end late though. She really gets your heart working...I was sweaty every day after class. You have a midterm and a final that you should study for because they are not that easy. Buy the book and highlight was she says. The music she uses is pretty cool, but this is an intense work-out class! Good luck

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KIN30
Nov 9, 2006

If you want a good Pilates workut, this is not your class. She is always late, and does not push you hard enough. Her tests are easy if you read the few highlighted sections from your book once.

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KIN003
Nov 22, 2006

IF you want a work out, do Not take this class. i had to go to the gym and do my normal workout routine anyways- even efter class. ONE hour of my devotion to this class, left me with a 10 minute easy workout...and i was in ADVANCED aerobics! HA.

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STEPTRAI
Dec 5, 2006

Don't take her steptraining class if you're going to be tardy! She'll f-ing hold a grudge for it & then f-up your grade for it. When evaluating my skills, she gave me a 3/5 for it while others around me who didn't do as well got 4+! I sat down on the side b/c I had the flu & didn't have any strength left. She gave me a no participation! No sympathy

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KIN34A
Dec 26, 2006

She really tries to motivate students to have fun exercising. I enjoyed her class and lost weight too! The tests are a bit hard, especially since some of the questions are not in the textbook. Pay attention to the textbook because she pulls almost all the exam questions out of it. I would take another class with her.

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KIN34
Jan 8, 2007

By the time you work up a sweat the class is over, she plays favorites, and has too may students to keep an eye on.

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STEPSECT
Jan 22, 2007

I hated this class. I was super excited about an early morning workout twice a week, but when the class got started I could see it was not going to be fun. The workouts were lame and her stupid midterm and final were full or trick questions and random facts from the readings. I thought this was going to be a WORKOUT class, not a lecture on healt

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KIN34
May 28, 2007

Took the class wanting to exercise, but her class is a waste of time! In a 50-min class, we worked out 15 min per day. Takes forever for her to set-up, then she lectures for a while too. Tests were pretty hard for a pe class. Really had to study.

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KIN61
Nov 27, 2007

Shes enthusiastic about her classes, but she spends more time talking than actually working out. She is always at least 10 minutes late to the class, and we don't get alot done.

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KIN32
Dec 12, 2007

She is very nice! Her classes are so much fun. You get a very good workout with Mrs. Sullivan. Her exams are not too bad. There is only one midterm and one final. Some advice...volunteer to be one of her assistants....the extra credit can go towards some missed classes because she only allows up to 3 missed classes.

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KIN30
Dec 23, 2007

i took pilates with her and it was great! i noticed a change in my body. i was an "aid" so i took out the class mats every meeting (which ensures a good grade). i also went to the fun aerobithon and got extra credit. she lets you have 2 excused classes per semester and any others can be made up. tells you what is on the exams

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KIN37
Dec 28, 2007

Fitness Walking Class was a wonderful way to de-stress. Carol has a mid-term and final but she tells you EXACTLY what will be on the tests. 2 absences allowed. You will get out late (always)- and you will be sweaty - so bear that in mind when you schedule your classes. Highly recommended.

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KIN32
Dec 30, 2007

Carol is great! So full of energy and has a great sense of humor. Anyone who thinks this will be an easy class that they can blow off shouldn't take the class.It's hard work! I would take her again. In fact I am.

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KIN29
May 23, 2008

She really does take at least 15 minutes to get the class started. In the cardio kickboxing class, she gets very repetitive and it just gets really boring after the first 4 weeks. She also seems to make things up as she goes along...

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KIN29
May 23, 2008

She really does take at least 15 minutes to get the class started. In the cardio kickboxing class, she gets very repetitive and it just gets really boring after the first 4 weeks. She also seems to make things up as she goes along...

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KIN32
May 29, 2008

There is a midterm and a final which wasn't too difficult if you study. I would recommend going to every class, she only allows two absences. At the end of class we did ab exercises. I got a C on the midterm and missed one class, but I still got an A in the class.

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KIN32
Jun 17, 2008

Full of energy and lots of fun to take aerobics with! She is constantly singing along with the music and cracking jokes.

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STEPTRN
Dec 4, 2008

Honestly, step training is kind of ridiculous... BUT it IS tiring and I always feel good after class (minus the sweat). Her review sheets for the exams are tricky, so just make sure you study those a little more. She does weird moves sometimes, but it's funny. I enjoy catching her singing to the music during workouts.

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KIN32
Dec 9, 2008

WORST teacher EVER! If serious about working out and getting in shape, DO NOT take her. Comes in at start time then makes you "warm up" for 15 min. while she gets her act together. Wastes time talking about nothing. Work outs suck, music is dated, moves are boring, and uninspired, seems like she makes them up as she goes. She is not a motivator.

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KIN32
Dec 11, 2008

Waste of time! Do not take her class is you want a good workout! The other teachers are much better! Every other week an entire class period is book work. She wastes lots of time and you get maybe a 20 min workout. This class rarely worked up a sweat. Way too much time spent talking about the book. Its aerobics, shouldn't we be working out??

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KIN32
Dec 11, 2008

I love this woman. She's super sweet and makes class fun. However, she uses the textbook WAY too much for an aerobics class. Sometimes we didn't even get to work out because we had to go through a few chapters during class. Go to the Aerobicthon that she holds every Dec. if you get the chance, it's so much fun!

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KIN34
Dec 16, 2008

Her attendance policies and lecture days are ridiculous. I thought it was pointless to have to buy a textbook for a pe class! She does give you a decent workout, or at least i got one.

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KIN31
Jan 2, 2009

She's very nice, but the class is boring. Take her forever to set up. Only get to work out for 20 mins....If ur goal is to lose weight, this is not the class for u.

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KIN31
Jan 20, 2009

basically if you want to lose weight, take someone more planned. She comes in about 5 minutes late and takes 10 to 15 minutes setting up. I drove from morgan hill and was there on time, she has no excuse. Also she is extremely dated. And she cant remember a thing she said by the next class. mildly entertaining but mainly frustrating

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KIN37
Jan 27, 2009

trust me i was very mad that i got stuck with fitness walking, but she made the class a lot better. she loves what she does and is a cool teacher

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KIN34
Jan 28, 2009

I loved this class! It got me in shape and it was so much fun! Sullivan really brings energy to the class. You do need the book. The midterm and final are extremely easy and based on questions from the text.

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KIN32
May 18, 2009

I had her for aerobics, and she made it really fun. The moves are easy and pretty comprehensible. You actually sweat after an aerobic workout which really surprised me. The midterms and final is off of the book and you will do well if you do her study guides.

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KIN34
May 19, 2009

If you want a long work out dont take her class, she usually shows up about 10 minutes after class starts, she is very funny though. Midterm and final are worth studying for

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KIN32
May 20, 2009

I took aerobics with her and it was relatively easy. Midterm was harder than the final but as long as you read what she told you to highlight in the book you'll do fine. You have to remember the aerobics routine because she grades you on it, but its not hard because you practice the routine basically the whole semester.

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KIN29
May 25, 2009

This class was a bit of a joke. She comes in literally 15 min late, you do really low resistance cardio for about 10 min, and the real stuff for another 10 min. Even though it's a kickboxing class you don't really kickbox. Overall, really silly but she was entertaining I guess. Attendance is also mandatory, which is silly as well.

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KIN37
May 28, 2009

she is super easy in class and the stuff that she makes you do is ridiculous! her classes are pointless and if your looking to get in shape i would NOT recommend any of her classes. her final and midterms are hard and thats basically what she basis her grades on. dont take her.

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KIN37
Jun 3, 2009

I hate her. She puts you on blast in front of your peers. She is always late her own classes, leaving only 20 minutes for fitness walking. Not only that, what is up with the folders? Are we in kindergarten? And she was so adamant about having a photo of ourselves taped to our fitness walking record card. I never understood that.

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KIN32
Jun 8, 2009

horrible teacher! i highly do not recommend.. she's 10-15 minutes late to class. take a good 10 minutes to set up. doesnt get much done in a 50 min period. her exams are hard being that its a pe class. you dont learn anything

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KIN034
Jun 16, 2009

take a long time setting up, multiple choice midterm and final, their pretty tough for a PE class, have to read the book.attendance is compulsory, allows you only 2 missed classes without some sort of legit excuse before she starts to minus points

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KIN032
Sep 20, 2009

the dances were pretty hard, and multiple choice exams were actually more difficult than expected, just be sure to highlight they key points that she outlines during the pre-exam study session and you'll do fine.

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KIN30
Dec 5, 2009

She shows up to class late every single time. It cuts the class down to half the time its suppose to be. She isn't very friendly and the class is just okay but don't expect a real workout.

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KIN034
Dec 19, 2009

Class was easy. I had the 7:30AM class, she came on time.. but it takes a good 10 minutes for everyone to sign in and set up... routines are easy and barely sweat unless using the 2 risers on each side. Midterm & final are multiple choice, book is necessary to pass the exams because they come straight from it. Fun professor, fun class.

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KIN34
Dec 25, 2009

Easy stuff. 2 mp exams. Exam material comes directly from text. You can miss 2 classes before you lose points.

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KIN00
Apr 12, 2010

you have to attend class..she is very strict on attendance. Also, she really does use her textbook! You have 2 tests in the class...that are written! it is really boring class she does the same moves each time and her tests are hard...I would recommend takin aerobis with another professor not with her..shes getting too old for aerobics.

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KIN31A
May 13, 2010

Funny lady, but horrible PE instructor. She treats this class like a joke. She shows up 10-15 minutes late every time, spends at least another 10-15 minutes talking and reading to us from the textbook (as if we don't know how to read) leaving only 20 minutes to work out. And exam questions come out of left field!

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KIN32
May 17, 2010

Where should I start...lol. I'll just say, DO NOT TAKE HER! Please take somebody else! She showed favorites to her lil "helpers". You can only miss 2 classes&after that,you get docked half a grade! HALF A GRADE?! Outa 10 wk session,only 2 classes? She's on crack obviously! She's rude and unfair. Take somebody else!!!

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KIN34
May 29, 2010

Don't take her if you can help it! I got a "C" because I had 4 unexcused absences. That is just crazy... She comes really late, talks your ear off, then you work out for 15 minutes. Midterm and Final are too hard for a 1 unit class. Take someone else.

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KIN34
Jun 8, 2010

Okay, this old lady just really SUCKED. She talks forever leaving you about 15 minutes to work out. The routine made me feel so lame every time we had to chassé from left to right. The routine gets worst as the semester progresses! You'll need to buy a $70 book and read it for the midterm and final. Please, just find someone else. Seriously.

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KIN34
Nov 19, 2010

Very easy class. As long as you show up everyday, and use the study guide for the midterm and final, you should have no problem getting an A. You can only miss two classes without having points taken off your grade. I didn't expect to get a good workout in this class but I was surprised at how tired I was at the end of every class.

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KIN34
Nov 19, 2010

Prof is nice enough, but this is the worst group class I have EVER attended. A total waste of time if you like to work out. Routine and textbook are outdated. Prof 10-15 min late EVERY CLASS! Lucky if I break a sweat. Kicking myself for not dropping.

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KIN32
Dec 7, 2010

If you show up to class everyday you will be ok because you get 2 free days. However, after that you grade plummets. The midterm and final are so retarted though because the answers from the book are different from the test. Overall, the class wasn't great, definitely try and get someone else.

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KINSTEP
Dec 13, 2010

Not recommended. The book was waste of 70 dollars. Class itself was ok but the exams were hard.

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KINSTEP
Dec 23, 2010

Don't buy the book!. Its useless. Go to class be nice to the professor. you will be fine.

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KIN150
Dec 28, 2010

Do yourself a favor and do not take this class with this lady. She is crazy and has favorites. First she never comes to class on time and expects you to be there on time and more than 2 absences result in lower letter grade. For a one unit class its ridiculous. Exam questions are hard since she never teaches anything!

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KIN37
Jan 17, 2011

Carol's fitness walking class was fun, intense(great workout) and helpful. If I could I would take this course again. We do use a textbook for it and we have a midterm/"quiz" and a final. Just show up to class or participation goes down.Take this class!

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KINCKBX
Jan 31, 2011

I thoroughly did NOT enjoy this teacher. She came late to class EVERY day! Then she would take 20 minutes talking before even starting the warmup. This class was THE MOST ridiculous class. SUCH A WASTE OF TIME! She is funny and spunky but kinda of slow. Light workouts, don't get book, quiz & HW are tricky Q's. She is unclear. Don't take!

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KIN32
Apr 25, 2011

Do NOT take aerobics with this lady. She plays favorites and makes a stupid PE class way hard. Just waiting to dock you points.

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KIN32
Dec 15, 2011

I recommend taking this class! She is very sweet and makes class interesting. You do need a textbook. There is a midterm and final but they are very easy as long as you read the assigned readings and do the study guide.

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KINSTEP
Jan 9, 2012

Took step training with her and it was pretty fun. You'll break out in a sweat each class. Textbook is mandatory, so if you're taking it with a friend I suggest you share a book. Make sure you're there for class. There's a midterm & a final, so you'll have to study for that. Do the extra credit if she offers it.

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KIN30
Feb 6, 2012

I took her for pilates and she is so sweet and funny! she adds literally everyone so thats really nice. The class was not very physically challenging but it was a fairly easy A if you just show up

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KIN34
May 15, 2012

I have her for 2 classes and she is great. She is funny and likes to joke with people.

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KINWALK
May 22, 2012

Prof. Sullivan is a funny instructor in a good way. She told us once that she laughs at her own jokes and it is true haha. easy class, just show up.

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KIN032
Nov 15, 2012

So boring takes the entire class to talk instead of actually doing the activity.... Very boring and unclear ...she's always late to class too

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KINWTS
Nov 19, 2012

Her class for begin. wt training is easy BUT...Shows up late every day. Barely covers what will be on her tests. Definitely has class favorites without a doubt. Overall I'd be lucky to get a decent work out because she takes too damn long on everything. If you are planning to get a legit work out take a different instructor.

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KIN34
Jan 8, 2013

She's really nice and usually goes through all the material you need to highlight. Sometimes she runs over the class time but over all she is a good teacher. Her midterm and final are harder than expected!

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KIN32
Jan 10, 2013

She was awful! Her test questions make little sense. She stalls class too much. If you are just trying to take a random class to boost your gpa, don't take this one, I got a B. If you are trying to get a work out, this class rarely will give you one.

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KIN38
Jan 28, 2013

There was no textbook and she was really nice! A very easy class (beginners jogging). She lets you walk if you get tired. If it's raining you do activities inside and you can really see yourself getting better at jogging without really trying. Lots of easy exercise and she cares about her students. I would recommend her.

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KIN32
May 6, 2013

AMAZING!!! Took her for step and aerobics and LOVED her!! She is so funny and fun!

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KIN32
Jun 4, 2013

She is very nice and energetic. The only thing I would complain about this class was that she wasn't very clear on the test reviews. You don't really need the book, her review sheets can be completed with google. Pretty easy over all.

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