2.7

Dave Kato

Physical Ed - MacEwan University

2.7
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
27%
Would Retake
93
Reviews
2.7
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
2.7
Helpful
2.7
Clarity

27%

Would Retake

93

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

24

4

12

3

10

2

11

1

36

What Students Say

Not specific of what he expects, he is a tough grader

HEED110 - 1.0 rating

He is rude and thinks that he knows everything

PEDS240 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

83%

Textbook Required

5%

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 51 grades
Most common grades:
A- (15)
B+ (11)
B (8)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(12)C(3)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(26)
Based on 58 reported grades
A-: 15
B+: 11
B: 8
A: 7
Common Tags
Lecture heavy (21)
Tough grader (17)
Test heavy (15)
Skip class? You won't pass. (11)
Tough Grader (10)
SO MANY PAPERS (9)
Get ready to read (9)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (8)
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Ratings by Course

PEDS391HEED

5.0

(1)

PEDS100

3.1

(34)

STRENGTH

3.0

(1)

SQUASH

3.0

(1)

100PAC199

3.0

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SQUASH

5.0

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4.8

PEDS240

4.7

PEDS100

4.0

HEED110

3.7

Reviews (93)
4.0
2.0
HEED110
Sep 19, 2002

Pretty good instructor. A little sketchiness on some essay grades though.

2.0
5.0
PEDS100
Dec 11, 2002

Gets defensive when you ask him a question

5.0
4.0
PEDS100
Mar 31, 2003

Dave is the seriously like the best teacher I've ever had!!

5.0
1.0
HEED
Grade: C+
Mar 23, 2004

Best PE prof! He knows his stuff and has an obvious love for what he does. Great guy!

3.0
1.0
STRENGTH
Apr 16, 2004

good guy / easy marks. Doesnt have a clue what he's talking about. Dont listen when he tries to teach you lunges, completely incorrect. He doesnt know what he's talking about 1/2 the time. 100 % muscle recruitment, i dont think so.

5.0
3.0
HEED110
Apr 19, 2004

I found him to be an amazing teacher. He helped me out alot and I did well in his class.

5.0
2.0
HEED110
Dec 15, 2004

Dave was a great prof, was very fair when marking students on labs. And yes he does know his stuff,some people ought to be less arrogant since you know the prof is the one testing you.. anyways,Dave was always there to answer questions and is remembers your name not just that you were in his class.

5.0
2.0
HEED110
Jan 3, 2005

Kato is a lot of fun, adds cartoons to his slides. Overall a great prof

5.0
1.0
PEDS100
Apr 12, 2005

Despite this one of being the hardest class, this was one of the best classes I took because Dave has this way of teaching you. He gets to know the students and has interesting tactics to help you memorize anatomy. Be expected to do a lot of self reading though !!! His notes aren't enough, alone.

3.0
5.0
SQUASH
Apr 21, 2005

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5.0
5.0
ANATOMY
Aug 13, 2005

was a great prof, makes things interesting and makes the difficult material easier to learn thru his labs. Always makes time for help and has many aids as well.

5.0
2.0
PEDS391HEED
Sep 6, 2005

An excellent educator. Very well prepared. Sincere. Friendly. I highly recommend Dave.

5.0
1.0
100PAC199
Oct 24, 2005

Awesome teachers - really knows his stuff - with an amazing background to back it up - makes class more fun then he needs to - great guy

5.0
4.0
PACT199
Jan 9, 2007

Awesome teacher. He gets to know you as a person, and not just a student. He'll take the time to help you, and he is very thorought...knows his stuff. Great with practical too. His tests are hard, but he tells you they're hard, so they're fair.

5.0
4.0
PEDS100
Nov 18, 2007

Has a real intrest in what hes teaching and is always there to answer questions. The exams are hard but if you keep up there not to bad

5.0
1.0
PEDS100
Dec 6, 2007

great notes, friendly and sweet stories for almost every part of the body. if you can get him, do it.

4.0
5.0
PEDS240
Mar 26, 2009

He knows everything about anatomy etc, and has a lot of applicable experience. His subject knowledge ends at anatomy etc. though. Sometimes he tries delves into chemistry for an explanation and when he does, he is often contradicted by my chemistry textbook. Feel free to rely on him for questions pertaining to anatomy etc, but nothing else.

5.0
3.0
PEDS100
Apr 22, 2011

Excellent teacher. So nice. Makes anatomy fun and he's very kowledgable

5.0
3.0
PEDS100
Nov 12, 2011

he is awesome. the tests are hard, but if you keep up and study hard, they are fine. he is very fair, if you think you should have gotten a mark somewhere, he'll take a look at it and talk to you about it and give it to you if deserved. he's very knowledgeable and helpful. funny stories all the time too

5.0
4.0
PEDS100
May 10, 2012

An ok prof. Was very unclear about what was being tested on for the midterms and final making it very hard to know what to study in the ridiculous amount of material. Sometimes a bit arrogant or "I know everything" kinda person but he did have some pretty funny stories to make class interesting

2.0
5.0
PEDS100
Nov 21, 2012

Gets quite defensive when you question his teaching and has a "know it all attitude" towards everything (but who wouldn't if thats the field they specialize in) Rushes through concepts where you can fall behind easily. Very funny/friendly prof.

2.0
4.0
PEDS240
Grade: B
Dec 3, 2014

He does not help. He treats the students like they are worthless and have no knowledge. He is rude and thinks that he knows everything. Let's be honest...a PhD means nothing if you don't know how to be a human.

5.0
3.0
PEDS100
Grade: A-
Jan 7, 2016

Dave knows his stuff, and he shows that. You could look at that in a bad way and say he's a stuck up "know it all" but at the end of the day, the more information he gives you the more knowledgeable you are. There's a LOT of material that goes in depth, but he explains it in detail and makes sure everyone understands before he moves on. Funny guy!

2.0
4.0
HEED110
Jan 28, 2016

He's a tough grader. He can also be rather cocky and teaches his lectures as if he is the best in the world. This course does not match up what so ever with what other professors are doing for this class and he needs to reevaluate. Expect the difficulty and homework of a 300 level class as there is three essays with 5-10 scholarly references.

4.0
4.0
PEDS100
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 16, 2016

I loved his class. He is very knowledgeable and made his classes interesting. I haven't missed a class yet due to really enjoying the lectures. He HATES it when people miss class. His exams are very tough but if you study you do well.

4.0
3.0
HEED110
Mar 31, 2016

Like all the other ratings on here about David, he does have a "know it all attitude." He is a Dr. yes but sometimes I think he likes to think he is a physician teaching not a professor. The guy does know his stuff very well but maybe a little too cocky. His essay grading rubric is stupid though as he puts lots of emphasis on proper APA format.

4.0
2.0
HEED110
Grade: B+
Mar 31, 2016

Great prof! Made lectures interesting and fun! Although the journals are somewhat excessive for HEED 110, a very easy and enjoyable class.

4.0
4.0
PEDS100
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

Ignore the "know-it-all"comments... he has years of experience, and trust me, its useful.. profs should know a lot about that they're teaching. He gives you mnemonics to help remember tough subjects, and huge hints about exam content. Show up, study, read the textbook, and you will do fine. Hard course, Dave understands that and helps you succeed.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
4.0
HEED110
Feb 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Material doesn't match up to other HEED110 courses. Supposed to be fairly easy class but spent more time on his essays than I have any other class. Dumb, useless assignments. Very "old school".

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
4.0
HEED110
Mar 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Worst prof at MacEwan. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS with Dave

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
2.0
4.0
HEED110
Mar 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dave knows his stuff well but is tough on you. Lots of heavy assignments sometimes needing to include over 10 scholarly articles! If you are looking for an easy HEED class, I wouldn't recommend this class. All in all, I am happy I took his class because it helped me practice referencing and writing and made me work hard.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
4.0
HEED110
Grade: A-
Apr 6, 2017
Would take again

Dave was a really good professor! He always responded to emails quickly, and was always available outside of class. I chose this as an elective, so he made it really easy to pass the class. The only complaint I have is he's superrrr specific on format, and if you don't do it his way you get docked serious marks.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
HEED110
Apr 10, 2017
Would take again

Dave's a knowledgeable guy and it almost seems this course material isn't difficult enough for him so he looks for ways to take it more in depth. Exams were very fair and he lets you know what he expects on papers, but there's high standards to meet. More work than expected for a 100 level, but if you meet his criteria it's easy to get a good mark.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
SO MANY PAPERS
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
HEED110
Grade: A-
Apr 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If you're looking for an easy elective, do not take this class. With three fairly difficult papers and a huge group project it seems like he is taking this class way too seriously.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
5.0
HEED110
Apr 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Worst class ever. Awful prof. Useless assignments, and exams very hard. Doesn't match up to other HEED classes. Don't take this class if your looking for a GPA booster

Tough Grader
1.0
4.0
HEED110
Aug 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Not specific of what he expects, he is a tough grader. DO NOT take him if you are looking for a GPA booster. Extremely disappointed with him.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
3.0
4.0
HEED110
Grade: C+
Dec 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dave is good at teaching. He isn't boring. This class is generally an easy class BUT dave makes it hard. The content is easy to learn, however dave assigns A LOT of papers. I had 4 papers in his class. One of the papers was only 1200 words yet he wanted TEN scholarly articles. The excessive papers are the reason I didn't get a B+.

SO MANY PAPERS
Clear grading criteria
3.0
5.0
PEDS100
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dave is a great guy but his curriculum is heavy. Lectures are full of content and labs are even more hectic. Be prepared to study and DO NOT skip lectures and labs or else you will fail. You will need to put in extra effort to pull of an A in this class but It is definitely possible. I personally loved the content and Dave was extremely fair.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
HEED110
Apr 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT i repeat DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU HAVE A REASON TO LIVE WORSE PROF IN MACEWAN SINGLE HANDEDLY RUINED MY GRADE. A in 1 course and 2 b+ and in heed i almost got a failing grade DO NOT TAKE

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
5.0
PEDS100
Grade: B+
Apr 24, 2018
Would take again

Dave Kato is an ok proff. You have to go to class because he does not upload his powerpoint but instead converts them to a word document which makes it confusing and inefficient. Don't know why he can't just upload the powerpoint so it actually makes sense but i guess he forces you to read the textbook but does not teach in order making it confusi.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
4.0
HEED110
Grade: B+
May 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Lots of papers but he was an easy marker when it came to those. The tests were harder than I expected but Dave cares a lot about his work and hr cares about his students too.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
4.0
HEED110
Grade: A-
Jul 11, 2018
Would take again

Dave's lectures are story-filled and relatable which makes it easy to follow along. I never opened my textbook, even before the final. Everything he quizzes you on is from class lectures. He appreciates student's involvement and contribution during class. Very specific about APA format but overall great guy and very good teacher.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
4.0
HEED110
Grade: Rather not say
Sep 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very nice teacher, you can ask lots of questions and he will answer them no problem. However on the course outline it will say 2 assignments but will be actually 4. VERY tough marker and if you make a mistake your grade will suffer big time.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
3.0
5.0
PEDS240
Grade: B
Nov 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dave is incredibly knowledge. He can answer almost any question. His lectures had good stories and clear outcomes. Offers good criticism. His exams/assignments were far beyond a second year course for difficulty. I had a lab final, lab exam, research paper, and final exam due all the same week. He was happy no one ever got an A.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
PEDS100
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2018
Would take again

Dave is a very knowledgable prof, with very strong opinions that he will voice and make people cringe. However, his teaching ability is strong and learning from him is an easy thing to do as he gives plenty examples and is clear. This is an extremely material heavy course, but if you put in the work - it will pay off.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
HEED110
Mar 12, 2019
Would take again

Dave is such a great prof! If you show up to class you'll do great, he is very accessible outside of class he is willing to work with you and he'll give you the help you need. Although for a 100 level class he gives out a lot of assignments, I had 3 assignment (10% each), group project (15%). VERY strict when it comes to APA format.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PEDS100
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2020
Would take again

Honestly this class was the easiest course I have taken, I have taken math courses in elementary that took more brain power formulate a A+. If I was a plank of wood (aspen) i could easily without a doubt get a A+. Make sure you show up to your final but attendance on mid terms isnt required as the final is so easy, your grade should still be 4.0.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
PEDS100
Grade: A-
Apr 10, 2020
Would take again

Never rated a prof before, but gotta do it for Dr. Dave. Biggest beauty I know. Great prof and even greater dude all around. Haters might rate him low if they failed the class- you gotta work for it but he gives you everything you need to succeed. Dude's an expert in his field and listens and cares about his students a ton and it shows.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
2.0
4.0
PEDS100
Grade: B+
May 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Alright. Some people think Dave is good prof others say he is awful. I think he is awful prof, although he is a very caring and respectable person. Exams are super hard. His notes were confusing. Converts slides to a word document which pretty much messed it up and you were stuck in class fixing it. Makes you learn an entire unit by yourself 1/2

Lots of homework
Participation matters
4.0
4.0
PEDS100
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2020
Would take again

I found that Dave was a very good prof. His test were what he taught and what we went over there were very few of any tricks on his test. It is very straight forward, but studying is a must. He is very supportive and kind, and overall just a great person and a prof

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
4.0
HEED110
Grade: A-
Feb 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dave is a mess of a professor. He does not understand how to teach in an online environment and takes forever to respond to emails. I was told to take HEED110 as an elective because it's supposed to be a fun class to take with a relatively light workload. Instead what I have experienced with Dave is the opposite.

Lots of homework
Group projects
So many papers
1.0
3.0
HEED110
Grade: B+
Apr 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Knowledgable in his field, but prides himself on giving students low grades and does not want to acknowledge that this is a 100 level course. If you have unresponsive members in your group project, he will say that it is your fault for not knowing how to work with others. The class midterm average was in the 60s. Has a very old-school approach.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
1.0
5.0
HEED110
Grade: B
Apr 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If you care about your mental health or earning a grade equivalent to your work, choose anything else. I am a hard-working student and I do not mind lots of work. During the first exam, I scored the highest in the class and got a 75. Let that sink in. I chose to ignore the reviews, don't make my same mistake.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
HEED110
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He's ok but very old school. The exam was a joke. He doesn't give enough time and being online it's different than being in class. Even if the entire class has concerns about the amount of time he doesn't care. For a prof that teaches about stress management, he doesn't care about students mental health

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
HEED110
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

just don't. avoid him he is so arrogant and just so bad at giving information. awful prof does not give fair marks. if you have a good gpa just avoid him. there aren't words to describe such a bad prof. He is awful at teaching. I don't even think he has a teacher degree

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
HEED110
Apr 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

AVOID at all costs. Instructions are unclear in all of his assignments and you don't know exactly what is expected of you so you kind of just freestyle and hope for the best as he doesn't clarify much either. Tests are hard, lecture-based. Arrogant attitude as well, if you don't understand something, your on your own.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PEDS100
Grade: B
Aug 17, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Dave was awesome in class and online, he does warn you how hard the course can be. He made the material really easy to understand and follow along with online learning. He is really caring and is willing to make sure you understand the concept. You need to be in class otherwise you will miss tons of key notes. just try and you'll be fine.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
PEDS100
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

dave is a great professor and makes sure everyone understands things throughly, you will need to use the textbook in the class to help you study and he does tell you important info you need for the tests. His class is difficult but he makes it enjoyable. He cares about his students and you can tell he enjoys teaching peds100

Respected
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
HEED110
Grade: B-
Jan 24, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Prof enjoys making an easy class as hard as possible. Wont record lectures and asks students to be in class when Macewan is only online. Its called personal health because the prof doesn't want you to have any. Stressful class with a terrible prof. do not take.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
HEED110
Grade: B
Apr 16, 2023
Would take again

On the surface he says he is tough marker but he is relatively easy about marking just don't get on his bad side. Overall very fair

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
1.0
5.0
PEDS240
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2024

Dave Kato is easily the worst professor I have ever had in my entire life. He is a very biased marker, has little care for students and enjoys making things difficult. Does not help when you ask question or clarification during tests and honestly wants you to fail.

Tough grader
Group projects
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
100PAC199
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

The dide is either awesome one second or sorta mean the next. Idk what his deal it but always show up to class, keep your heas down, and you should be alright

Tough grader
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PEDS240
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Kato is awesome! He is passionate about his research and very knowledgeable. He is "old-school" so going to lectures/lab is a must; they're interesting and engaging. Brings his dog Poppy to class. Enjoyed taking anatomy from him last year and loved the content of this course. By showing him you care he will support you through your education.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Respected
2.0
5.0
PEDS240
Grade: B-
Dec 16, 2024

Dr. Dave Kato is one of the most inconsiderate professors and educational instructors I have ever come across. I 100% would recommend NOT taking this class. He claims to give constructive criticism except he's actually just blunt af. Says he has office hours to “discuss” inquiries, yet doesn't actually care about said inquiries. Poppy CARRIED him.

Tough grader
Group projects
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PEDS240
Grade: B-
Dec 16, 2024

His feedback is less about improvement and more about putting people down. His narcissism is impossible to ignore, and it's clear he thinks he's above everyone else. It's an incredibly unprofessional and frustrating experience overall.

Tough grader
Group projects
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PEDS240
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2024

Would not recommend this professor. He claims to offer "constructive criticism," but it's clear he has no idea how to do that without being condescending and downright rude. Continued in the next review below...

Tough grader
Group projects
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PEDS240
Grade: B-
Dec 16, 2024

During my time with Professor Kato I have learned that 1.he doesn't respond well to you questioning him 2.that you will not get a timely or in-depth response and 3.his tests are heavily bloated with out of date shorthand and side comments from lecture. overall it feels as though he is more concerned with showing off then he is teaching.

Tough grader
Group projects
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
PEDS240
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2024

extremely content heavy. exams are much too long 150q+. crappy notes and won't give us slides. too old school the man needs to retire.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PEDS100
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2024

Someone check this guy for narcissism disorder.. wait no its obvious.. or wait? Is it just LITTLE man syndrome..;) This goblin of a character is one of the most insensitive individual you will encounter in life; proceed with caution for PE students. If you're not in PE/kin, avoid his classes.

1.0
3.0
100PAC199
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2024

Who hired this creep of an instructor..also clearly well aware of his tenure and is exploiting that to his advantage.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PEDS240
Dec 18, 2024

he doesn't teach effectively.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PEDS100
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2024

Expects a 300 level performance on a 100 level class. Also horrendous personality

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PEDS100
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2024

Retire already boomer

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PEDS100
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2024

He started the semester by telling us his class is hard and that some wouldn't get through the term. This is not my first semester in kin, I know my stuff. Yet he made it extremely difficult by being unclear with exams, using TINY labels on models, and giving you 70 seconds to label 4-5 structures on the lab final. I've never had so little time.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
PEDS240
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2024

Be ready for an 160+ question cumulative final exam where he gives you no guidance on what to do. He's only here to get a bag and does not care about the development or learning of his students.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ANATOMY
Grade: C+
Dec 21, 2024

He is way complicated. test are extremely hard. He's decent while teaching in lectures, but his exams are terrible and extremely difficult, especially with such little resources he gives you. avoid this dude please trust me

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PEDS240
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2024

“Dr.” Dave doesn't actually even have a PhD. He just has his MA. So it's ironic how pretentious he is and insists on being referred to as someone who has their doctorate.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PEDS100
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2024

No PhD = you can't call yourself a Dr. If you're not in PE don't take anatomy with Dave.

5.0
3.0
PEDS100
Grade: A+
Dec 23, 2024
Would take again

Dr Dave is a beauty. I have taken 3 classes with Dave and will use content from all in my future profession. Due to the nature of Daves courses, success is challenging – however he keeps his grading very fair and only tests lecture material. Commit to learning instead of studying for test results and Dr Daves classes will be extremely useful.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
PEDS100
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 11, 2025

me and my classmates are always confused on what we need to take notes on..he also likes picking on students !

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PEDS100
Grade: B+
Mar 4, 2025

he is quite literally the worst professor I have ever had in my life. He lectures about things that are not even on the test and even when you ask for clarification, he gives you an answer that is him just being stuck up and acting like a child. He refers to himself as a doctor but literally does not have his PHD? DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. BAD PROF

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
PEDS100
Grade: A
Mar 4, 2025

I put hilarious the only tag because its comical how awful of a prof he is. He gets satisfaction from failing students in the class. If I did not previous anatomy class, I would have been so lost and genuinely feel as if he is robbing students of tuition money. He needs to retire. it's also creepy he takes photos of us at the beginning of the year.

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PEDS100
Grade: A-
Mar 4, 2025

Dr. Dave Kato (whom doesn't have a PHD) likes to degrade students by making them feel uneducated when they can't answer a question when he randomly calls them out in class. he often likes to show off his knowledge on random facts rather than teaching us the actual curriculum. Poppy is the only reason why I haven't dropped this class yet.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
ANATOMY
Mar 6, 2025
Would take again

Overall this class is hard and there is plenty information and it doesn't stop coming at you, so make sure you are on track and set up schedules. His lectures are fast and the exams are long I think he tries to scare students so they understand how much effort is required but his exams are fair you just have to make sure you do a TON of prep work.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
PEDS100
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 16, 2025

It seems like most people are torn on Kato, but as a prof he just did resonate well with me. He seems more focused on telling us how miserable Uni will be rather then motivating his students to achieve well. His slides convert into word documents which are harder to understand and you have to do a lot of study on your own. Personality wise…depends

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PEDS100
Grade: A-
Dec 9, 2025

I will never recommend him, he gets joy out of telling how hard university will be and how finals week will be "hell". He calls on students and humiliates students during lecture. Overall his teaching style isn't bad but goes very fast and throws a lot of information. He gets a kick out of how long and hard his exams are going to but overall fair.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
HEED
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2025

The labs for this class are horrible, there is a body composition lab where as a girl I felt very uncomfortable having him measure me. He is very sexist and portrays girls as weaker, less talented, and many more. His lectures were insanely boring and long and went on many random stories with no relevance. Hope to never have him again, 0/10

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PEDS100
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2025

Ok prank's over, you can stop teaching now bruh💀

1.0
5.0
HEED
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2025

I would recommend avoiding this class at all costs.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Lecture heavy
3.0
5.0
ANATOMY
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

I think as a professor, he does a good job at explaining things and will clear up or go over anything again. He definitely likes to pick on people, mostly the same few and can definitely be condescending but overall is friendly. As long as you pay attention the class is not bad. Definitely likes to talk about how hard the class is.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
PACT199
Dec 15, 2025

Pervy creep.

1.0
5.0
ANATOMY
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2025

His lectures are long and he often goes off on a tangent. His exams are fair game yet brutal. Especially the lab exam, start preparing in September because it's unreasonably difficult. If you aren't in BPE Transfer program I'd recommend looking into other anatomy classes.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
1.0
3.0
PACT199
Dec 24, 2025

Circa Fall 2023 ~ Dave Kato says to a student, and I quote: “whoever invented vball shorts deserves a Nobel Peace Prize” after a lab in the gym in which he was “spotting” girls during forearm curls…

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