He is the greatest. He is sooooo easy but he teaches you too. How cool is that. He lectures about every day life stuff and in between he sneaks in Health stuff. You are learning and you don't even realize it.

he is really helpful if you are an athlete, and even if you are not. He explains the reasons for his training methods and it is logical.

He is an excellent teacher, he is positive teacher. He has the no talking rule during lecture, it works, especially within a particular minority group. To bad other teachers do not learn that rule. Thank you coach for being my teacher.

Coach Buchanan is a fun teacher, he teaches health like it is supposed to be taught, he makes it interesting. His tests are interesting. Major rule #1- No talking during lecture, except for questions,or you are out of his class, he does not tolerate it.

easy teacher. funny guy. very nice. counts attendance to your grade, open book/note exams, counts participation to grade too.

Mr Buchanan was a great teacher. He explains everyday stuff and situations. I really loved his class.

To get through his class is to understand concepts. I've found these same concepts to be helpful in everyday life. If you are there to learn he will do anything he can to help you. All classes should be able to gear you for real life as he does in this class!

Coach Dave is really cool and helpful. He seems hard the first day, but after you've been there for awhile he's fine. He makes you push yourself to be the best. And if you ask him he'll personal help you pick a workout plan.

Coach Dave is someone who cares! He's funny & knowledgeable, he cares for his students as well as their grades. ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION in class are basically your "A", so make sure you're there & ask lots of questions in class. Tests are open book/notes & Dave will even give you some answers.

Coach Dave is a great teacher with candid lectures and detailed examples (personal stories) that will engrave complex concepts into your head with ease. The tests can be somewhat mind twisting, but show up and participate and you will have no problem getting a good grade. you will come out of this class with more than you think. ****

From this class I learned that everything is in your hands and you have the choice to do what you want. I changed things my life because he opened my eyes on things in life. If you take him you should be prepared to jion class discussions, if not he is not the right professor for you. If think you can just show up to class and pass you are wrong.

The first couple of days in the class,you're not going to understand what the hell any of what Coach Dave goes over has to do with health.Stick with it,if you have a problem,ask him to clarify things for you and he will.If you think this is going to be some BS class,don't waste your time;but if you're really willing to learn,he's willing to help yo

Coach is a great teacher, it's hard to talk to him sometimes since he always thinks he's right, as a teacher he is great, I got an A in the class but I didn't really learn anything. He's an easy A if you go class EVERYDAY and if you are an ACTIVE participant, take this class if you really want to learn. If you are just gonna bulls***, then don't.

well this class was one of the best!!! all i have to say is that you decide your own grade, if you want to get an A then you will, if you want to get a F then you will with the help of coach be sure not to F*&^ around and your good. OMRI

Coach Dave is one of the most friendliest teachers in the school. He is very easy going, and if you act like a jerk, he will help you in any way he can. I highly recommend him for Health 11 as well. There should be more teachers like him in the world.

Come to class. Pay atention. Ask questions if you dont know what hes talking about and youll get an A.

Coach David is a great professor. He really teaches you to find out the imformation for yourself and not be fooled by what people tell you. It is a great health class to take. You will have fun in his class and you will learn a lot.

This class is an easy A for those who like to participate, voice their opinions, and learn. Buchanan is a very sharp man, in that he knows a lot of things. He is friendly enough to answer just about any question one might have, however- if you don't like to participate in clase, this class won't be an easy A- or B...perhaps a C.

To get an A you must participate and come to class, tests are done in groups and he will drop your lowest score, you don't need to buy the book I bought it and only opened it twice in the whole semester.

P>E class BORING

If you're bored, then You're boring! A very good class, you'll learn tons. Show up, participate and learn somethng. You'll be educated, and you'll be blessed. Quit whining about having to work....

this has got to be WITHOUT A DOUBT, the easiest class at lavc. he lets you take tests using anything you want:notes, book, classmates AND he'l give you the answer to any 10 questions you want.

DO NOT take this class if you want to be treated like a child. He says he will kick you out if you talk to anyone during class, that includes asking for an eraser, and basically he's an ass that has something to prove. If you want to deal with an ego attitude, take his class. He is ghetto by far, it was annoying.

Coach Dave is one of the best profs in Valley College. He is extremely helpfull, and wants all of his students to succeed. Wonderful as a person and as a mentor! Be present every class, and participate!

BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!! i FREAKEN LOVED THE GUY! VERY EASY CLASS!..if u fail him then just drop college cuz it cant get any easier then that..exams are easy u get to use book..notes..ur friends..HE IS THE BEST!

YES he is very easy however! He still grades un fairly.If your good at kissing butt you will get an A+. He is a totalASS****. He needs to swallow his stupid pride and buy pants that arent so f***** tight!

Professor/Coach Buchanan is one of the most amazing teachers i have ever met. He is genuine and actually cares about the students success and well being. ******BUT******* if you disrespect him, or slack off or you don't care, then he wont either. Great class!

This teacher is awesome. Despite what some of the other commnets made about having to kiss butt and all that, all he asks of you is to particapte in class. I think that his teaches still is great. He teaches you by experience which is a better way of learning then reading nothing but facts that you you usually forget by the time semester is over

very good teacher

This Professor is truly awesome..he keeps you interested, he makes things fun, and he is very REAL, like, down to earth. It's almost like a philisophical health class.

Coach Dave is a brilliant teacher and very down to earth. I'm glad that I was able to be in his class. Just be an active participant and you'll be fine.

Fantastic teacher, fun class. Follow his program and you'll do fine. His tests make ZERO sense, but the class is informative. Almost like a psych class! Don't screw around, show him respect and you'll end up with a good grade.

This was one of the easiest classes I've ever taken! Not only is he a great lecturer he wants students to succeed. Show up, participate, and you'll get an A. You'll be surprised about just how much you learn about life. He is really one of the nicest professors at Valley College. The key is to PARTICIPATE.

If you are the type of student that sits in the back and never opens your mouth; NOT THE CLASS FOR YOU. In order to get an A you must show up and be an active participant. The class is more about relationships and life's lessons. An eye opening experience to be sure!

this guy has love for all his students being an active participant is very important he uses CONCEPTS in his class and he ties real life issues with these concepts this is a health class about YOU!

Mr. Buchanan is a passionate teacher. In order to earn an A be prepared to fully participate in the class by simply giving feedback to to the teacher. His tests are mind boggling, but keep your thought process simple, elicit feedback during class and you will get an easy A. If you do not participate you will get an easy F.

I love Prof Buchanon!! I know he is unconventional but as long as you show up and participate you will get an A, no matter how badly you do on his crazy.. I mean CRAZY tests. Don't let the tests scare you. Just be respectful and speak up and you will do well.

I have nothing but respect for Coach, his class really helped me in dealing with my personal issues in so many ways. He likes active participant in his class.

does anyone know this professors email??? it would be very much appreciated. thank you

so I took him two years ago, but I finally got around to rating. I ABSOLUTELY LOVEDDD HIM!!! he was the first professor I ever took at college, and I loved EVERY minute of the class. He is hullarious!! a bit ****ed I think, but that just made it that much more fun. TAKE HIM!! just participate, and you'll pass. The tests sucked though. DO IT!!

Prof. Buchanan is a very helpful teacher.. if u don't understand something you can always email him or instant message him. he will even give u Sample questions of what will be on the test and help you understand them. All u have to do is ask questions for clarification. Very helpful teacher and very lively. Highly recommend that u take his class.

All you have to do is participate!

Coach is awesome... But the key to getting an A in his class is being an active participant. If you show up, raise you hand from like the second week of class, say a few intelligent things, ask a few questions each week then you will get an A no matter what grade you get on any test... But you must show up each day... And speak up! he cares about those who care about their learning!

Professor Buchanan is one of the best professor's I have ever had! He is extremely helpful! All you have to do is ask. Attend his class, pay attention and you'll do well in his class. The concepts he teaches are useful and informative. I would highly recommend taking him. I wish there were more professors like him.

if you want to learn about becoming a better person, physically and mentally, and you are serious about it, definitely take the class. you will do great in it. if you miss classes or always get to classes late and dont pay attention during classes(texting,talking) dont take it. most likely you will fail. definitely one of the best teachers.

I think Professor Buchanan is very passionate about teaching. It is my opinion that he is sharing his wisdom and personal growth with us. If you are in a place to recieve it, then you'll probably do fine. Test in his class in 5 days..get it or not. he's old school which i appreciate

I think Professor Buchanan is very passionate about teaching. It is my opinion that he is sharing his wisdom and personal growth with us. If you are in a place to recieve it, then you'll probably do well. Test in his class in 5 days..get it or not. he's old school which i appreciate

I took this class a few years ago, going in with no real expectations, but I really enjoyed this class. One must be an active participant and being proactive and engaging in class discussions. He has it set up so if you do this consistently you'll get an A no matter what. Unorthodox, but effective for those who learn best through discourse.

I Loved this class! Everybody complaining obviously didn't do well. He's teaching is simple & you learn to apply it 2 everyday experiences. Exams are hard if you don't understand the concepts but hes always willing to help if you ask & participate! U have to pay attention & go to class. Make sure you write everything he does.

Okay listen up, Go to his class every day, take notes, and don't talk in his class. What you are supposed to normally do right? He is a amazing teacher, he teaches not only health, but life lessons. He is ALWAYS willing to help you out. Once you email him he Will respond. He is one of the best teachers at Valley College. Basically hes a boss.

Awesome teacher, I learned a lot in his class. Textbook is optional. Take notes and participate in class and you'll be fine. He makes his class fun, I highly recommend him.

I found him to be extremely helpful. He was understanding, very social, interactive, etc. When I took both his Health 011 and Weight Training 095 concurrently, he would ask me if I'm understanding the material. If I didn't, he would go over what I didn't understand. ALL HIS TESTS ARE TAKE HOME!!..EVEN THE EXAM!! He is now my mentor. :)

Amazing teacher. Very clear, very helpful, you would be surprised at how fast he replies to you when you e-mail him. Great professor who KNOWS what he's talking about. He genuinely cares but is also strict. Some people need to stop being so rude and admit that they had the problem, not the professor. Buchanan is great overall. :)

I really enjoyed taking this class. The professor knows what he talks about and offers help at all hours of the day. You don't have to study you just have to pay attention and ask questions. The exams aren't easy but he gives a study guide and will help via chat when you need it. If you so as your told then you will Ace the class. Top 5 Fav Prof!

Fantastic! Four 100 ? T/F exams, 2 extra credits, and you can reach him by email and Yahoo IM all day! Just pay attention in class, print out the exam and bring it with you, and you're good! If you fail this class, it's totally your fault!

if anyone here says his class was hard , and he didn't explain things and blahhh all you people know your lying! because he gives you all the sources day 1 explains when we have the tests and what days, also says if we have any questions feel free to ask him or email him. he is a very good professor and knows what his talking about. Loved the class

Week 1 in Health 11 and i've already learned that evolution "doesn't make sense",you need to be spiritual to be healthy, and transgender people aren't really the gender they say they are. Can't wait for week 2. 10/10 Would take again

This class was the hardest class I've ever taken, if you have spare time to lose then this class is for you but you have to pay attention to everything he tells you. Take every note he gives you because he's not clear all the time.

I can't believe some of these comments, I took this in the Spring of 2013,glorified gym teacher? That is pure ad hominem , this is a very intellectual person, and flat out one of two Professors I've ever met that had any class as a human being. In other words, his view on educating is a holistic one.

Take this class if you want an interesting class and a memorable experience. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS if you care about your GPA at all. You get all take home tests, but the professor tries to trick you and make you get the questions wrong. I am 3.6 GPA Biology major 1 semester away from graduating. Got an A in Chemistry. Got a B in this class.

I had this professor while I was in high school. Pay attention to his lectures and you'll be fine. Ask him questions, he is a nice guy. He will clarify what you don't understand. There is no hw just 4 take home tests that are truefalse. Record the lectures and go over it when you do the test, that should help.

Great teacher. Make sure to ask questions.

Loved this class! Helped me think more critically. He's very helpful if you need anything and you can tell he cares a lot about his students (the ones that show interest). Just be sure to participate in class or ask questions in which it will help your grade.

I took Health 11 for the winter session of 2015 with Professor Buchanan. I strongly recommend you to take this class with him. His lessons are clear as water and enjoyable. He is respectful and take his job seriously. The only way a student wouldn't pass his class is by not showing up for class at all. If you are a serious academic you'll pass.

Took the weigh training class and had a great time! Very easy to get an A, Professor Buchanan sets you up for success. He will gladly help you with any problem you have and lets you correct your mid term to get a perfect score. He really wants you to get an A in the class. I definitely would recommend.

Great Professor! Easy to keep in touch with if you have any questions. Attendance and class participation counts 100%. Exams are definitely challenging, but you should also be okay with challenging yourself. Great lectures. I would take him again!

Be ready to go to class all the time!! No cell phones or talking.

Prof B was a mixed bag, but I found an A at the end of my online class. He is there for you, but you have to be clear when contacting him, and he makes the class very easy to do, as long as you do all the work, which is everyday for summer session. His homework and modules are often fragmented and hard to understand, which was the hardest part.

Quizzes were easy since he lets you retake them to get the highest score. The difficult part of this class were the discussions because he was very picky when it came to the responses, but he does give opportunity to re-post your response. Personally, I took this class for the credit, not because I find health interesting, and I got an A.

This professor cares about you learning and remembering this class for the rest of our life, and that you will. I never in a million years did I think I would miss a class, let alone a health class. This class has changed my life for the better. I aim to be a healthier person all around! I will surely miss Mr. Buchanan! He is wonderful!

He's a really great professor. Yea you have to pay attention and take notes but he makes it fun and interprets it into real life situations. I received a C because I didn't try but it's a really good class to take.

He is a tough grader but accepts resubmission. His ultimate goal is for you to understand the module to live UR life better. He wants the discussion a certain way because is only be 1 MEANING/POINT. Its online so he uses exclamation marks to draw UR attention to a POINT. Don't take offense just open ur mind. Ur there to learn. He responds quickly2

His discussions tend to be very difficult to answer because they are looking for an specific answer. You just can't post your comments or thoughts, not at all; you MUST know what you are talking about. His online class is challenging, not hard; however, not an easy A either. If you are passionate about health, don't take the online version.

He is a great professor and really sweet and kind. Do the work if you want a good grade. Can't expect an A ding F work

He was an amazing professor. At first I was failing his class until I went to Office Hours and tried to see what I could do. He helped me A LOT with my tests, I ended up with an A in the class. He wants to see that you care about your grade, so show him you do, GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS AND TALK TO HIM.

His discussions are difficult and sometimes I wouldn't quite understand what he wanted. But, he gives you feedback and lets you know what you need for full credit. Quizzes, you are given two chances to do. Overall I would take the class again. Just make sure you do all the work and you can pass with at least a B.

Prof. Buchanan gets a bad wrap on here. He is very specific and picky about certain things but I finished the class with quality real world knowledge. He does sort of lead you on though about how participation is more important than the grade itself. I got mostly C's on exams but would participate often and would email daily. He is tough but good

I found Professor Buchanan to be an outstanding professor, and one of the best professors that I have ever had. Don't be afraid to reach out for help; he genuinely wants to help his students in any way he can! It really is a positive challenge, and his philosophy is learning through mistakes. If you put in the work, you will be successful!

I took this course during winter online and as long as you read the textbook and watch the videos youll do fine. If you dont answer a discussion completely he will Guide you with what to add for full credit.

Honestly a down to earth man. If you give him respect, this man will devote all his energy to you. He really cares about his students and their opinion.

I love Coach Buchanan he is so sweet and awesome. We still keep in touch today, which is great. I've taken health and soccer at the start of the pandemic and his online classes were awesome. He is the best and you won't regret taking him. He's very cool and not like most professors. Highly recommended, love him!

the midterm and final have the same five questions and together make up 83.3% of the final grade. the prof will tell you the answers. Easiest A ever. the Prof is very nice and the class has a chill environment.

If u want an easy A or more credits then take his weight class. Midterm/final have the exact same questions. He's very nice and chill. Ask him questions and he'll reply with a informative answer. The whole class was welcoming when I took it. There is a chart but it's just to keep progress of your own journey for workouts