4.5

Christine Black

Health Science - Indiana University of Pennsylvania

4.5
Quality
1.2
Difficulty
79%
Would Retake
92
Reviews
4.5
Quality
1.2
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

79%

Would Retake

92

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

74

4

7

3

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6

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3

What Students Say

She hates when students are on their phones

KHSS143 - 4.0 rating

She's the nicest lady ever, very caring and willing to help you out if you need extra time

KHSS143 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

94%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 19 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (11)
A (4)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(2)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 19 reported grades
A+: 11
A: 4
B: 2
B+: 1
Common Tags
Caring (6)
Inspirational (5)
Hilarious (5)
Gives good feedback (4)
Respected (3)
Clear grading criteria (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Rating Trend

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Reviews (92)
5.0
3.0
HPED
Feb 19, 2003

Excellent teacher, Take her if you can.

5.0
1.0
HPED
Feb 26, 2003

TAKE HER! SHe makes you want to go to clas fridays although she doesn't even have them..I LOVED HER two thumbs up

5.0
2.0
HEALTHWEL
Feb 27, 2003

Prof Black.. what is there to say about this wonderous teacher? She is AMAZING. She made me want to learn. Yis.. I loved her.. THANK! bye

5.0
1.0
HEALTH
Mar 29, 2003

she's totally awesome, if you don't take her for health and wellness you are an idiot

5.0
1.0
HPED350
Apr 9, 2003

She is so much fun! We didn't have tests, but did activities and stuff to ensure that we were learning. Classroom atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming. She is a great prof! take her!

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Apr 9, 2003

Incredibly nice, funny, and unorthodox in her teaching style. Doesn't hurt that she's really hot.

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Apr 13, 2003

AWESOME!!! one of the best profs i have ever had...no classes on Friday!

5.0
1.0
450
Apr 24, 2003

My advisor, Dr. Black is the greatest professor at IUP! She is a friend to every student and is the most caring, kind hearted professor i have ever met. THanks!!!!

5.0
1.0
HW
Apr 26, 2003

Truly incredible, standout professor. She goes out of her way to help and reach her students. Fun assignments, lectures. She makes you look forward to her classes. Best professor at IUP. And she is VERY attractive. Definitely a hottie.

5.0
1.0
HEALTHWEL
Jun 2, 2003

very attractive and helpful too, would make a good wife!!...took her distance ed. course and only met her at the end of the semester and was pleased!!...take her if you can!

5.0
1.0
HPED450
Jun 6, 2003

Dr. Black is probably one of my most favorite professors in the entire University. She was kind and thoughtful and really connected with us as students. She is an Awesome techer and i would recommend her to anyone!

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Jul 14, 2003

My god is this woman awesome. Great teaching style, laid back, and so hot you gotta drop and pop and locka.

5.0
1.0
HPED1
Aug 25, 2003

Great prof.

5.0
1.0
HPED101
Oct 14, 2003

One of THE easiest teachers in America. For the MWF class, she gives you every Friday off. She said in the begining of the semester, "You have to work hard not to get an A" No brainer, if shes still available, dont even hesitate.

5.0
1.0
ANY
Nov 3, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Nov 16, 2003

Dr. Black is an amazing woman. Full of engery- you never know what to expect in her class!!! She is very easy but you actually learn something too!! If she is availible for any class DO NOT HESITATE. You will NOT regret it!!!

5.0
2.0
HPED142
Nov 24, 2003

great professor. she is on students level!

5.0
2.0
HPED143
Dec 5, 2003

Dr. Black is the best prof. here!!!!! She is SO much fun, even in our 3 hour class, which she never kept us there for the whole time! We watched South Park, heard many, many fun stories, and she really made learning fun!!!

5.0
1.0
HPED142
Dec 7, 2003

she's awesome. had her once b4 & got her to sign me into this one. definately connects with students shes a great teacher and person. makes you enjoy class, shes funny and helps you any way she can. she def. cares about her students TAKE HER IF U CAN

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Dec 29, 2003

Wonderful teacher! So easy! We took one test the whole time, and I got a 100, even though I left 2 blank! You do learn a lot though! She tries hard to teach on a level the students can relate to, and does a great job!

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Feb 27, 2004

Dr. Black is an amazing women that can teach at a college level and still making learning fun and easy. I had her my first semester here and by far she is still the best i have had at IUP. She is funny and so intelligent. Take her for any class you can.

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Apr 2, 2004

She is an amazing Prof. She gives you lab assignments. which are so easy to complete. If the weather is nice she will cancel class. You learn a lot from her, she makes the class fun, and I think shes one of the best teachers here at IUP.

5.0
1.0
SEXED
Apr 12, 2004

great teacher who always is as easy as can be

5.0
3.0
ALL
Jul 27, 2004

very helpful and easy to get along with

5.0
1.0
HEALTH143
Oct 15, 2004

Great professor, best I've had so far. She's entertaining, fun, and easy to get along with. You'll always have a good laugh in her class. Don't worry about taking her for 3 hours, you won't ever be there that long. TAKE HER, she rocks!

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Nov 1, 2004

BEST TEACHER EVER!! Take her even if its a 3 hour class, you get out after about an hour. She is so upbeat and caring and always entertains us.I love Dr. Black!!!!

5.0
1.0
HPED142
Nov 10, 2004

Very nice, funny and easy. Talks to you like a friend and really cares. Class is easy, always lets out early. Just don't fall asleep in class cuz she'll make an ass out of you.

2.0
1.0
HP201SEXED
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2004

Unbelievable. If I went to Sears and paid for 4 tires and got 3, I'd feel the same way. NEVER keeps class past 1/2 mark, never comes to Friday's class NEVER challanges poor students or jocks. Dont waste your time

5.0
1.0
SEXED
Dec 13, 2004

Dr. Black is not only a great teacher she is a great person as well. Her class is so much fun and you learn so much off of her! No tests some assignments. She is willing to help you anytime with anything she is the type of person you can talk to about anything!

5.0
1.0
SEXED
Dec 15, 2004

Easy teacher and also a sweatheart. Her class is and easy A and if you go to class she'll work with you all the way. The nicest woman you want to meet. If you have to take her class you'll just plain love it.

2.0
2.0
HPED142
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2004

this women is out of her rabbit a#s mind, she expects u to come to every class but she cancels it while ur there to go golfing. yea in the beginning it seems like an easy A, but its a bunch of bull she gives lots of handouts. she gave me a 67% for her class. shes the WORST

4.0
1.0
HPED142
Jan 3, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
2CLASSES
Mar 9, 2005

Great profs. very compromising- doesn't push info on you lets you be the adult and accept the info. if you want- she gives alot of info as references and in my opinion it works because references are what people use today, example internet

5.0
2.0
HUMANSEXUALITY
Sep 14, 2005

Very interesting class...she used a lot of different methods in her teaching which kept it interesting. She is a lot of fun, but does tend to let class out early on a regular basis...which I don't really think is a bad thing :)

5.0
1.0
HPED142
Grade: D
Oct 27, 2005

Fun class, get out early. Just don't sleep in class; there is no reason to anyway

5.0
1.0
HPED142
Oct 28, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
HEALTH143
Dec 7, 2005

She is the best teacher i've ever had my entire life. Not only is she a good teach but she also makes learning about health issues fun. Her quizzes are a no brainer and class never goes pass 7:30pm (if you take the 6pm-9pm class). If you plan on taking on her you want be disappointed. Easy "A"

5.0
1.0
HPED142
Dec 9, 2005

The best prof i have had. treats her students as equals and is very into what she does. i wish there were more classes that i could take with her

5.0
2.0
CURRINSEXED
Dec 14, 2005

i LOVED this class...dr. black is awesome. she showed videos, gave us 'teacher resources' and gave a good overview of so many different topics in sexuality including some ways to teach them. the peer teaching we did was fun and interesting, and she didn't grade very hard. go to class and do the couple in/out of class assignments, easy A

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Dec 16, 2005

Good at what she does. its a light work load but you'll still learn if you attend class and pay attention. I had a three hour class but i couldn't tell

5.0
1.0
SPORTANDSOCIE
Dec 23, 2005

I can't beleive this is a graduate class. It's a definate break from all other classes; you get to talk and share personal experiences and debate on current issues out there today. Most fun class I ever had; it's nice to have positive motivated professors. easy A

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Jan 4, 2006

easiet teacher ever, i failed health the first time (pathetic) and i got an A in her class and i didn't turn in 3 papers. no tests or quizzes. i had a 3 hour class but we got out everynight by 7:30. TAKE HER!

5.0
1.0
HANDWNESS
Jan 10, 2006

Easiest class I took at IUP. Also a class that I learned a decent bit from. Take her if you can.

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Apr 26, 2006

Easy, easy, easy class...wonderful woman with terrific stories, she'll make you laugh pretty much every day..in class assignments are common along with getting out early..she gives real life examples with her lectures and you actually learn from her...take her for your second half of foundations if you can.

5.0
1.0
HPED325
Jul 5, 2006

Dr. Black is awesome, plain and simple. If you don't like this woman, you have something wrong with you.

5.0
1.0
HPED325
Aug 26, 2006

Very easy course. Great personality and she is very helpful. And if you are going to be in class why not have a good looking instructor... I would definately take Dr. Black if possible.

5.0
1.0
HPED450
Jan 8, 2007

Great women... The best teacher ever... Very down to earth and understanding... I wish i could have all my classes a teacher...

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Apr 23, 2007

Dr. Black is seriously the sweetest caring professor ever! I seriously cant even tell you how good of a professor she is you must experience her for yourself. Trust me you will not regret having her.

5.0
3.0
HPED450
Jul 31, 2007

My favorite. would love to have her for every class.

5.0
1.0
HPED123
Jan 16, 2008

Great teacher? She gets what a student goes through. She will help with anything.

5.0
1.0
ALLALL
Jul 22, 2008

any of her classes are an EASY-A no matter what. and you actually learn A LOT for how easy everything is. TAKE ALL OF HER CLASSES IF YOU WANT GPA BOOSTERS!

5.0
1.0
HPED142
Oct 6, 2008

Black is the easiest teacher ever. Get out of class early all the time and most of the time you just listen to her lecture which is usually not boring. Minimal homework and so far she hasnt mentioned a single test.

5.0
1.0
HPED143
May 6, 2009

Easy A. Wonderful teacher.

5.0
1.0
HPED100
May 21, 2009

Easy A class but very interesting. She is a crack up!! We watched South Park episodes about HIV/AIDs! I teach now and I still talk about the things I learned in her class. Gotta love the dancing Caddyshack groundhog!

5.0
1.0
HPED325
Apr 8, 2010

She is amazing. Ive learned so much & its such a relaxed class. She doesnt believe in tests, minimal HW, VERY HELPFUL. You can tell Dr. Black really cares about her students. Ive never been bored in her class. TAKE HER.

5.0
1.0
HPED142
Apr 9, 2010

very easy

5.0
1.0
HPED142
Apr 12, 2010

She has the best personality, always up beat and happy. Easy class, no tests or quizes. She uses alot of good clips from youtube. Homework 1 time a week (if that). You'll get out early most of the time.

4.0
2.0
HPED450
Jun 25, 2010

awesome professor.

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Oct 21, 2010

She's a hilarious professor! Class is very easy and it doesn't even run for the full length of time.

5.0
1.0
HPED142
Nov 17, 2010

One of the easiest classes ever, no tests or quizzes, and homework maybe once a week. Lets you out early almost every class. She's always in a good mood. No book required!

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Dec 16, 2010

Best prof I had this semester! She's really nice really cares about you. Her classes are so interesting and you usually get let out early. No textbook either.

5.0
1.0
HPED142
Mar 3, 2011

great professor. just do the homework and come to class. those are the only thing she grades you on. oh and if you smile at her she gives you bonus points.

2.0
1.0
HPED142
Nov 16, 2011

Overall a very lazy professor who doesn't do her job. She shows the class movies then goes to her office and does her own thing. She also cancels class very frequently to do her own things like golf. And she complains a lot about students not volunteering. I currently have an A in her class and students rate her well because shes easy.

5.0
1.0
HPED142
Mar 15, 2012

Easily one of the friendliest, goofiest, and most outgoing people I've ever met. She makes things easy on purpose because she knows we have harder classes we need to focus on. I wish there were more classes I could take with her.

3.0
1.0
HPED142
May 4, 2012

If you're looking for an easy A, take her. Go to class, no quizzes or tests. From a taxpayer and tuiton payer, she's a waste our money. Plays movies and goes to walmart to shop for her family. Wastes class discussing pointless things, and tries to justify it by saying it relates to our careers. pft, okay.

1.0
1.0
HPED142
Nov 15, 2012

Terrible. She doesn't teach. Pay money for nonsense. Easy A but no learning experience

1.0
1.0
HPED350
Dec 17, 2012

Not a good professor. You come to class to someone who doesnt teach, dont want your time

4.0
1.0
HPED143
May 6, 2013

Since HPED 143 is a requirement at IUP, you should definitely take this class with Dr. Black. She is very sweet, and the class is a breeze. Half of your grade is attedance, and the other half is handing in homework. You really have to try NOT to get an A! No quizzes, tests, textbook, final, one physical activty... Dr. Black is the best!!

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Jul 24, 2013

The best teacher I have had at IUP. She truely cares about each student and will go out of her way to make sure you succeed.

5.0
1.0
HPED143142144
Aug 12, 2013

The best teacher I ever had. She actually taught us about jobs in our field and helped us if we had any questions about other jobs. For once I enjoyed going to class. TAKE HER

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Jan 21, 2014

Very helpful and accommodating. Well worth getting to know, and shows a genuine interest in her students.

2.0
1.0
HPED450
Mar 13, 2014

Easy A but terrible teacher. I was told one the first day of class in front of the class that because i was a sophomore i did not have enough experience and should drop the class. I currently have an A but am called out in every class because I'm not a senior. I went to her office to explain an absence and she did't even make eye contact with me

2.0
1.0
142
Grade: A+
Mar 24, 2015

she always takes attendance but you can just show up and leave. class is a joke. if you just want an easy A and not learn anything then TAKE HER

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Grade: A+
Nov 2, 2015

Dr. Black is AWESOME! She understands college students really well and knows that her class is a Liberal Studies class, so she doesn't expect as much as other professors do. You will learn a lot form her lectures if you pay attention. I would definitely take her again!

5.0
1.0
WW101
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2015

NO tests. ever

4.0
1.0
HPED143
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2015

If you want an easy A but want to walk away with 0 new knowledge, take her! She doesn't seem to care about the class at all, and has made rude and unnecessary comments to students more times than I can count. Awful teacher, but you would have to try to not get an A in the class.

4.0
1.0
HPED143
Feb 28, 2016

Trust me, take this class. Probably the easiest class of my life.

5.0
1.0
HPED143
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2016

Dr. Black is such an understanding professor. Yes, it is a blow off class but I have gotten a lot of information out of it. Go to class and do online assignments and you will pass. No tests or textbook. She cares about her students and is passionate about what she does! Take her

5.0
1.0
HEALTH143
Nov 15, 2016
Would take again

Do your homework, go to class and you'll get an easy A, best professor ever.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
KHSS143
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

All you have to do is go to class (you almost always get out early) and do the easy online assignments and you will get an A. She's the nicest lady ever, very caring and willing to help you out if you need extra time. Just be respectful and don't take advantage of her kindness.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
2.0
HEALTH143
Grade: B
Dec 26, 2016
Wouldn't take again

My feelings toward this class are conflicting. She's very nice, and cozy but don't expect anything from this class. She never makes her class interested though she tries so hard. Try not to miss any assignments or you're going to loss lots of points. The grades depends on assignments and attendance, as long as you keep them save you'll get an A.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
1.0
HEALTH143
Jan 1, 2017
Would take again

Professor Black is one of my favorite professors that I have ever taken at IUP. This class is a very easy A. She gives bonus points at times just for showing up. No tests, minimal work, every couple of classes will be online with online assignments

Respected
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
KHSS143
Grade: A+
Nov 7, 2017
Would take again

Professor Black has been the best professor I have gotten the privilege of taking at IUP. While the class in general is easy she has so much passion of the topics discussed in class. She keeps lectures upbeat and personable so youre less likely to get bored. She also has mental health days where you do not need to attend class.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
HEALTH143
Grade: A+
Nov 30, 2017
Would take again

By far one of the best teacher's I've ever had. She is very caring and outgoing and understands everyone. Class was very easy, usually just powerpoint slides or a movie. No tests.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Would take again
1.0
1.0
HEALTH143
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Work is fairly easy, but her attitude is horrible. She is extremely rude and doesn't know how to talk to people. DON'T TAKE HER CLASS!

5.0
2.0
KHSS143
Grade: A+
Dec 24, 2017
Would take again

This was a nice class to take to get the wellness requirement out of the way. Easiest class I have ever taken. No tests, almost always lets out early. Actually learned some useful stuff just listening. No note taking, just some modules that'll take a couple hours about once a week, "online classes" just a module that'll take 2 hrs sunday. Take her!

Respected
Tests? Not many
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
KHSS143
Grade: A+
Dec 30, 2017
Would take again

Show up to lectures, do the online modules, and you'll pass. Class rarely went the full time. Just stay off your phones and pretend like you're paying attention to her. She hates when students are on their phones.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
HEALTH143
Grade: A+
Jan 22, 2018
Would take again

I absolutely loved her for Contemporary Women's Wellness. One of my favorite classes that semester and I enjoyed attending. Interesting and up to date topics and discussions. No book, not a single test or quiz, and one easy assignment on D2L ever week. Highly recommend this class, but respect her and don't use your cellphone during class.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
1.0
HEALTH143
Grade: A+
Feb 5, 2018
Would take again

She is very nice and this class was my easiest by far. It was a lecture class with mandatory attendance. No need to take notes, just pay attention. As long as you show up and do the online homework, you will pass.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
HPED143
Mar 27, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Black's class was a very easy A. She doesn't give tests and all assignments are on online modules that you don't need to come to class for. She lets you out early most days and is very passionate and funny when she is teaching.

Gives good feedback
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
5.0
1.0
KHSS143
Grade: A+
Apr 4, 2018
Would take again

This class was great. There are no tests, but you do have to do online modules which are pretty easy. Don't take notes in lecture, just stay awake and listen. Got out of class early almost every time, and half of the classes you don't have to show up because an online module is assigned.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
3.0
2.0
KHSS143
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

On days in the classroom she took attendence and then lectured or showed a video but you dont take notes. Sometimes you would get out in 15 minutes. The online assignments were easy but could take a while. Didnt like HER mostly because she made me feel dumb if I asked a question. Overall: easy class but not a fan of her

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

94%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 19 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (11)
A (4)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(2)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 19 reported grades
A+: 11
A: 4
B: 2
B+: 1
Common Tags
Caring (6)
Inspirational (5)
Hilarious (5)
Gives good feedback (4)
Respected (3)
Clear grading criteria (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.82 avg change
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

450

5.0

(1)

HPED

5.0

(2)

HEALTHWEL

5.0

(2)

HEALTH

5.0

(1)

HW

5.0

(1)
+24 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ALL

3.0

HPED

2.0

2CLASSES

2.0

HUMANSEXUALITY

2.0

CURRINSEXED

2.0

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