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KIN114E - 5.0 rating“Lots of extra credit opportunities (DO MOST OF THEM YOU'LL NEED IT)”
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Textbook Required
36%
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Reviews (102)
He's a great teacher and he makes the class fun. He also offers several extra credit opportunities.
easiest class i've taken so far... he gives A LOT of extra credit.. and it simple easy credit.
great teacher!! just pay attention.. he likes to mess around.. keep up on your work and you will pass no problem
GREAT PROFESSOR!!!! He is so intelligent and insightful. He turned a boring topic into something funny and interesting. Just pay attention in class and do his study guide...you'll be gauranteed to pass all the exams. He giveds plenty of extra credit. Cool guy and ok class.
funny and helpful
Not a big fan of this guy...he didn't really help you out at all...he gave a lot of extra credit opportunities but I just didn't like him that much.
Not easy Prof,I took him and I regret not taking another prof.He makes the course work like a 4unit class when it’s a 2unit course.His Exams are very hard,in my cls the average on each exam was 60%,tht's why he offers ext crdt cuz he knows people need the ext.crdt to get a C in clas at least,Its not easy ext crdt,its like 30pg esay 4 10pts ext crdt
He is an okay teacher. Things were explained well in class and he does give A LOT of extra credit. The study guides on the test were somewhat helpful. He can sometimes be very rude to the students though, it was kind of surprising. I would not take another class from him.
Thsi class was SUPER easy! He gives WAY too much extra credit, and as long as you study the study guide at the end and do MOST of the extra credit he gives you, you'll pass easily. Bring your book!
kind of rude.. but he gives extra credit.. do the xtracredit and you shall be finedo the study guides!!!
horrible professor!! I have never thought it was possible to get such a professor, he is rude, his exams are impossible he gives you a study guide but it has nothing to do with the exam. more than half the class got C's and below on exams.He gives EC because he knows everyone is going to do bad on the exams.But his extra credit is ridiculous!!
He is kind of rude but gives you a lot of extra credit.His midterms are right from the study guide if you do it you should do fine in his tests
This professor is very fast paced/unclear in lecture. I have core classes to attend to--I cannot afford to allocate ALL OF MY TIME to a 2 unit class. His expectations from students taking a GE Kine course are unrealistic and while the class was fun and lively, I did not take anything from it. Sorry.
he sucks but he gives alot of extra credit so DO ALL AND AS mUCH AS POSSIBLE.....I got a D on my first midterm and it went 2 up to a B because i diid all the extra credit
Horrible Teacher i got a C- and did all the work Do not take him!!!!
This teacher is insane! He gives way too much work for a two unit class, and makes the exams way too hard. I'm so angry. It's like working over-time for minimum wage! It doesn't help that we meet once a week. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT! If you're already taking hard classes as it is, avoid Geary, take Jackie Sullivan instead!
This was one of the easiest classes ever! He gives you all the powerpoints. Everything in class is extra credit. He gives you a study guide for every test. Just fill it out and the questions are EXACTLY the same on the test. It's really hard to fail this class. It's really hard to even get any less than an A.
Ignore the bad posts, He is a little on the hyper side. the class consists of three tests 100 points each and yes they are hard. HE GIVES YOU A STUDY GUIDE WITH ALL THE QUESTIONS. do the study guide and you will be fine. He also curves the tests, and offers extra credit every day in class. book needed for extra credit. Great guy. Knows his stuff
Easy teacher the class was actually gun and i got an A+. Tests were super easy staright from the study guide given to us in class. Go to class dont skip ever! lots of extra credit given
im in his class now, the dude is cool. class attendance isnt mandatory but i suggest it, he gives out extra credit like every day. the tests are easy, straight from the guide. hes funny and likes to have a good time. i would take his class over and over.
Fun class only once a week do not have to go to class but you can get lots of extra credit i recommend participating as much as possible in all of his extra credit. Makes it really easy to study for his test and gives you some mess up room because all extra credit goes toward the tests.
DO THE STUDY GUIDES!!! They are EXACTLY what is on the test, word for word. Going to class is also highly suggested. He's very high energy, and it's only once a week. Little to NO homework at all, so going to class is the best thing to do. Easy A.
The tests have a lot of questions but are really easy because he gives you a study guide in advance that is basically the test. ALSO he gives tons of extra credit! Sooo easy to get an A. He is never boring and extremely energetic. HOWEVER make sure you don't sit in the back because he loves to pick on people who sit there.
Quizzes, labs, presentations, homework, and papers are all extra credit. Tests are exactly what's on the study guides. Lectures are fast paced but he makes them interesting. Attendance is not mandatory but you should go anyways for the extra credit. If you buy the book, get the exact edition, he's picky with page numbers.
This class is fun and easy, do the study guide it's pretty much identical to the tests,but make sure you have the right answers for it. go to class to do the extra credit which theirs tons of and you will get an A.
This professor was easy to follow but he didn't seem to care too much about his students. He gives a lot of extra credit but he has time limits on everything that goes by too fast. This professor is descent.
TAKE THIS CLASS! It IS an easy A. he offers extra credit EVERY class. it is a 96 to get an A and there are three tests. He offers so much extra credit that some people don't even have to take the final! (he can be unpleasant and treat you like kids but the class is still worth taking)I had so much extra credit I only needed a 45 on the final.
Geary's class was easy.If you buy the book and study for the exam you are good. USE THE STUDY GUIDE. They are EXACTLY like the test.If you pass the first two exams and do alot of the extra credit he offers you probably wont have to take the final.His class is fairly easy.Only negative is that he could sometimes be rude and blunt.
At first the class may seem confusing, but it's not. It's a very EASY class as long as you show up to class and study for the tests. There are 3 tests including the final. The study guide is EXACTLY like the test so do the study guide and study it. Go to class because he gives a lot of extra credit. The book is needed. I do recommend this professor
EASY CLASS! Who said it wasnt?! Yes, at 1st it's confusing because when you just sat down in class, a quiz pops up and you get 2 min to do it. HW, quizzes, posters, presentations are ALL voluntary extra credit! However once you get the hang of it, you'll do fine. Study guide is exactly like the test! BUT! know the rite answers to it from the book!
the only things mandatory in this class are 2 midterms and the final other than that everything in this class is extra credit if you attend class you can recieve so much extra credit and manage to get an A in the class by getting C's on all your tests. Not a hard class but also and super easy to pass
Easy class. Nice guy. 2 midterms and 1 final, everything else is extra credit. Provides study guides but not all information is covered in lectures so you have to use your book to find some information yourself & study alot!!! He does not tolerate talking, messing around, and will put you on blast. Also took him for KINE 114E. Take him!
Easy class. Sooo much extra credit. Honestly if you don't get a B or higher in this class, it's most likely your fault. The study guide is basically the test and there's tons of extra credit, it's ridiculous.
confusing at first. Don't give up it gets easy! he gives a ton a extra credit i only needed a 40 on the final to get an A. The study guide exactly the tests. If you want extra credit attend class! You should get an A no problem!
Easy class. Pretty much graded on attendance. There is a final but he gives you the exact questions that will be on the final a few weeks in advance. As long as you show up to class you will get an A.
Just go to class and he will basically hand you an A. I need 10 more points to get an A and I havent even taken the final. Nice guy, very excited all the time. I have taken this class before but this guy actually teaches you how the material applies to your life!
Easy A class as long as you attend. Everything in the class is extra credit, only the midterms and final are mandatory. The study guides are the tests he literally copy's and pastes. He does tend to run through the material fairly quickly.
He is super cool, if you have questions he will actually take the time to talk with you about it. He has some funny questions on his final.
Easy class. All assignments are optional extra credit. There are three exams, but he gives out a study guide which is word for word the test. Do the study guides! He is very fast pace which can make you feel stressed out. Take advantage of the easy tests and extra credit and you will be fine. You need the book for the extra credit assignments.
Good professor.Lots of extra credit opportunities (DO MOST OF THEM YOU'LL NEED IT). Answers to all study guides can be found on study blue just make sure you study and you'll pass.
completely stressful course, but it's EASY. he goes at a super fast pace but gives study guide that is identical to the exams. do the study guides if you want an A
He's really easy however he lectures at a fast pace and most of his lectures only have of it is on the actual exam. He gives tons of extra credit and study guide is the test. It just feels like his class is super long and pointless.
Professor Geary taught the material so quickly, and he wrote on the board in a very confusing way. nothing was ever written clearly and he jumped to different topics all the time. All his work is extra credit on the bright side and the study guide is exactly the test. i found his class to be boring and pointless.
It's one day week. The class isn't hard, it's not too exciting, but if you put in a decent amount of effort like I did you should walk away with an A no problem. Also, I bought the StudyBlue pro thing for this class and it helped tremendously because the note cards for this class on StudyBlue are word for word the same for his assignmentstests
TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. literally everything you do will be extra credit. study guides are the exam in a different order. answers to study guides are on study blue. book needed for extra credit. Go to class, get EC, hardly study for exams, get an A
He is very to the point the first day of class. Basically you show up to receive points and earn 288 points which is an A. Gives A LOT of extra credit and posts a study guide for the exams. DO THEM! All of the study guide is on the exam just in different order. Very easy class just show up to every lecture.
This class was honestly the easiest class I have ever taken! I honestly only showed up to class about 5 times. It is impossible for you to fail. He gives a massive amount of extra credit. You only need the book if you are planning to do the extra credit.
Probably the easiest class I've taken so far aside from music 180. Everything in his class is basically extra credit. There are 2 midterms and a final (must take of course) which he gives study guides for and the answers can be found online. If you aren't confident with your test grades show up, do the assignments and earn some extra points!
People say he is so easy but you need to go to all lectures to receive the extra credit. Lectures are so boring! He is very confusing when he writes on the bored. Can be rude and put students on blast. Do the study guide and you'll probably get an A. You need the textbook if you want to participate in the extra credit.
Not the best professor at CSUSB. Goes too fast and he is very confusing. Only upside to this class is that he gives lots of extra credit. Yet, getting the extra credit is tough work.
He gives out a lot of extra credit, but it's a lot of work & you need the book to complete it. There could be 5 ec question, but each would contain like 9 more questions. He gives you study guides that are exactly like the test. You can find the answers on quizlet, but some of them might be wrong. His lectures are boring & he may be rude sometimes.
Good professor for Kine 205.
Really easy class. The study guide is the same as the midterm but many of the material is common sense. He gives out extra credit every class meeting and you use the book a lot. You won't fall asleep you will be doing work at all times or he will be asking questions. Overall easy.
Super easy class. Just go to lectures and participate in presentations because they are extra credit . Easiest class I have taken at CSUSB.
Easy Class, But man is he a arrogant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Attendance is worth your grade. He gives random quizzes that make it possible to make up the points missed from an absence. All you do is work out and record it on a card. If you need help on how to use a machine or advice on how to work out according to your goals, he will help.
Interesting class, but professor made it very confusing. Especially the way the course was set up. He is arrogant and can be a jerk. But, overall easy class study and midterms and finals will be extremely easy.
Everything is extra credit. Buy the textbook to do all the assignments and get the answer for the tests off of quizlet and you will do great!
He made lectures fun and engaging. All his assignments were EC -- meaning the weren't mandatory, therefore you don't lose just gain. His reviews for exam were very helpful, he answered any question you had. Made sure you understood what he was talking about. Would take again :)
I'm not sure why he even has any bad reviews. If you fail his class, you have to never show up and not even do the study guides, or try and fail. He offers so much easy extra credit just for going to class and basically taking notes. His study guides match the tests almost identically. Great overall professor, passionate, EXTRA CREDIT, TAKE HIM!
I know this professor is highly rated and I don't know why. Do your self a favor and avoid if possible. Good luck.
I'm not sure how anyone fails this class. Easiest class I have ever taken. Tons of Extra credit every lecture basically for just taking notes. Having the book will help you earn even more extra credit. Made it fun, went fast but was interesting. Always engaging, time flew in there. Highly recommended, just show up and get your A.
He is so rude and ignorant. This man is sexist and his arrogance runs throughout the whole class. If you can deal with a smart ass he's perfect for you.
Class meets one a week. 3 exams. Study guides exactly like exam. Lots of XC, nice guy
Confused with the low ratings because Geary is good at what he does. Such an easy class. Everything is EC, study guides resemble the exams. He always let's you know what your grade is so you know if to do the EC he offers or not. Which you should cause its easy & adds up with your exam scores. Some people didn't have to take the final thanks to EC
Entertaining, time flys by. Lots of EC assignments. Answers study guide questions during lecture & study sessions
Professor Geary was great! I thought the class was very informative. Pretty much show up and do the in class assignments. One of the easiest A's I've ever gotten. Learned a lot about health. He went a little quickly on a few in class projects, which was bad for those not paying attention. Would highly recommend for KINES 205.
He can come off as arrogant but he is good and knows a lot. You will reconsider your health & want to make a change. He gives low points for hmwk, classwork & extra credit assignments. Do the study guides they are the tests if you score high you don't need to worry about anything else. I didn't like him but I would take him again.
geary is something else. Hes pretty arrogant and annoying but hes funny as well. Offers ALOT of EC but you gotta stay on top of it. He goes fast and his notes are all over the place. He has good knowlege thou and makes you want to change your health. Study guides are on quizlet and exams resemble the study guide alot, so study those and goto class.
Dr. Geary did come off as arrogant at first, but he honestly really knows his stuff. He's really passionate about his field and wants you to get an A. Lots of extra credit. Answer for studyguides on Quizlet and are identical to the actual exam. Just study and do some of the extra credit and you'll be fine.
The class is out of 300 points based upon three 100 point exams. All homework, quizzes, and labs are optional and count as extra credit so if you do well in the beginning of the class, your chances of taking the final is low. All study guides are on quizlet and study guides are identical to exams. Plus, Dr. Geary is always willing to help.
He has this stupid system for exams where you HAVE to sit boy/girl/boy/girl. Came off as really arrogant and rude but he knows what he's talking about and makes the study guide identical to the exam + it's all on quizlet. Offers tons of extra credit and exemption from the final if you have an A by the end of the quarter
Alright look, this guy is awesome. He does take this course pretty seriously and will call out anyone who's not paying attention. It's funny when he catches you, so be respectful and earn that easy A that he will help you achieve! Show up for extra credit because every class he offers it! If you take him, you'll know what I mean by his seriousness.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND CLASS EVERY SINGLE TIME. I went to the course maybe 4 times and managed to pass with an A. Literally all you have to do is study the study guides he gives and you'll be okay. He gives out extra credit constantly just in case you don't do well on the tests. 2 midterms 1 final (not cumulative), identical to study guides.
This is an easy A! The study guides are the exact same as the actual test. Geary is cool because although there's over two hundred people in the class, he makes an effort to talk to every student. There are many opportunities to earn extra points. He is friendly and enthusiastic
Awesome class. Awesome professor. Very fair and always willing to help. Take this class!!
Great professor, he is very informative with his lectures, and gives a substantial amount of extra credit. No homework, only extra credit. Exams are very easy if you look at the study guide. Very little math, but it helps to know some of the formulas. 3 tests, a lot of extra credit, no reason not to get an A.
Lots of extra credit! He is very arrogant, but he knows his stuff. I literally got anxiety everytime I came to class. It's funny because when I go to his office hours he is so helpful and kind. He's just like this in class which is irritating. Tests are identical to the study guide. But, completing the SG accurately is the difficult part.
Class meets once a week. 3 exams just like study guides. Study sessions before each exam and office hours to help with questions. Lectures fast but knows his stuff. Great class! Great professor. Take him
Class is a limitless stressful. But Everybody needs one class with Dr G. Unbelievable great Professor
Easy Class! 3 exams straight from the study guide. In class and on-line extra credit. Great professor cares about students grades.
Honestly, one of the best classes you can take because of the Professor. The study guide is basically the test. He calls extra credit ALA and gives enough of it that if you complete most of it, and receive a score of 96 (grades on a curve) on the two tests before the final- you don't have to take the final. Class time is mainly fast-paced lectures.
Great Professor! He makes it very clear that he cares about your grade and gives plenty of help with an assignment if/when you need it. In his Kinesiology 205 class he gives more than enough extra credit opportunities and his study guides are the tests! Definitely recommend him if given the choice.
Dr G is cool and funny. Notes and power points displayed on blackboard. He gives a lot of extra credit. The study guide is the test. Textbook for sure needed
The amount of anxiety he gave the majority of his students alongside myself was unbearable. I found all of the answers to each of his study guides online. TESTS ARE IDENTICAL... extra credit is offered daily and the pop quizzes are for EC ... but you need to get all the answers right. He is VERY sarcastic so if you have a question good luck.
Not what youd expect from an old guy. Students grades matter to him, offers lots of extra credit, makes time for students, answers all questions, and returns emails. WARNING, hes happiest when class is completely stressed out (don't sit in the back!!). Best CSUSB professor. Take him!
he keeps you on your toes in this class. he goes fast and gives a ton of extra credit, you down have to take final if you have a certain amount of points before the quarter ends. he's funny and makes it interesting
Class was a little confusing at first, but stay with it, youll enjoy getting an A. Dr. G likes to talk, he answers questions (in & out of class), has weekly office hours, & study session before exams. A lot extra credit. Nice guy and funny. Took him for weight training, great teacher!
Prof. Geary sometimes comes off as rude and intimidating but he really isn't, he cares about his students and makes sure you understand what he is teaching. He gives study guides which are really helpful, If you do them you will pass all his tests!! I would definitely recommend him.
Really easy class. Just go to lectures and participate in ALA for extra credit points. Study sessions before every exam. Study guide is great. Would highly recommend, great class!
Hes awesome. 3 tests of 100 points each equally weighed, and then offers 200 points of extra credit during the quarter. The extra credit is almost entirely in the form of in class work (which you need the textbook for) and he encourages you to do as much as possible so that you can get all the points required to get an A and then skip the final.
Easy A. as long as you do the study guides and the ALA papers during class.
Doing his study guide and knowing how it can be asked in different ways will help you get an A in the class. ALA aka Extra Credit is optional. Doing them will help you NOT to take the final. This class was very simple and easy to get the A. anyone else not trying, is not understanding how to do well in the class.
Complete the study guide. If you do bad on an exam attend class for ALA (Xc) points to improve grade. Dr Geary has study sessions before exams to answer study guide questions. Great class.
Dr Geary is an awesome professor! This is my second time taking him and I loved this class its a lot of fun you teach one group lesson and one solo lesson but he gives everyone full credit He is a great guy and I learned a lot about classroom management
This was an enjoyable class as well as an enjoyable professor. Its one of those stress free classes youll actually get a lot of info from. Dr. Geary is straight forward with what he wants from you and cares deeply about your grade.
If you don't know how to handle heavy pressure during class then this is not the class for you. He lectures and gives ALA's during class at the same time. Everything needs to be turned in at the end of class. If it isn't complete by the end of class he won't accept it. I wouldn't take this professor again because I only felt more stress.
Great class. Gave students 3 different times to take final. Reviewed study guide in class before final
Dr. Geary is the best! He's really funny and is very knowledgable in his materials. Do note that when you have him, you are there to work! Don't slack off or you won't get none of the materials or his ALAs (his version of extra credit). He realizes that he only has 10 days to literally learn an entire course but he helps you out if you have any Qs
Great professor! Clear grading criteria, available after class, and a lot of XC! Take him!
Honestly I did not like this class. it was so much work for a PE class. I would not recommend taking it.
Professor posted all class information on blackboard. His study guides were really helped prepare for the exams. Sometimes lectures are fast-paced with a lot of information. Professor offers extra credit each class. Take him!
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
48%
Textbook Required
36%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.06 avg changeRatings by Course
KINE180
5.0
(1)KIN114E
5.0
(1)KINE360
5.0
(1)KINE352
4.3
(3)KINE114E
4.3
(3)Difficulty by Course
KINES205
5.0
205
4.0
KINE352
3.0
KINEKINE
3.0
KINE205
2.2