Jon is a great teacher who's also working on his graduated degree so he understand what's it like being a student so he won't push you too hard. He is extremely knowledgeable with his stuff since he also TA the human anatomy class. If you attend class everyday, you shouldn't have probably getting good grade in his class.

Jon is a fantastic professor. Anyone who says different clearly didn't put in the work or show up to class. He has a lot of passion for what he does, don't be mistaken though, his class is challenging. But if you ask questions and take advantage of his office hours, you can get a great grade.

You might be able to pass without attending class, but he gives lots of info that isn't on the PowerPoints, plus Dr. Groot is super knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and he has a sense of humor which keeps lectures interesting. Textbook not required, but it was a great resource while studying. Fair grader, but expect to work for it; it's worth it.

Groot is an AWESOME teacher! He is incredible at lecturing. You can tell he loves what he does, also he is SO nice and So willing to help out with all your questions! Definitely go to his office hours! :D It's not easy by any means, but if you go to class and study you will be just fine. :)

Professor Groot teaches Kinesiology different than the ways that other professors have taught Kinesiology at the University of Utah. He focuses more on the functional implication of muscles and therefore his tests are much more conceptual and harder than just memorizing names of muscles. Don't get me wrong I still think Groot is a great professor!

Groot was an amazing professor. He actually cares for his students if they're willing to work with him. Go to his office hours, it really helps! Final Group project that he grades very hard on, and 3 exams. Go to class, take notes, find a study group and practice the material because this class isn't easy with just attending and taking notes.

Great teaching style, entertaining lectures, plenty of class engagement. The assignments correlate with the lectures, critical analysis is key. Good amount of resources to succeed, SI is essential for test prep and overall understanding. Highly recommend.

One of the best classes I have ever taken at U of U! Groot is amazing and is such a good resource for learning so many other kinesiology concepts that maybe aren't taught as well in other classes. The lab is fun. He makes you work for it but he eases you into it and is always available for office hour help.

Groot is a great professor, his class is not easy by any means but he is very fair with the grading and he makes you work for your grade. Assignments reinforced my knowledge and forced me to study. Easy to contact and meet with, regarding any questions. Extremely knowledgeable guy, would take this class again.

Dr. Groot is wonderful teacher and is very straight foward. Is intimidating at first, but once you get to know him, is really friendly. Kinesiology is the hardest class in the major, so it makes sense for his exams to be challenging and mentally stimulating. Ask questions in and outside class. No question is a dumb one. SI is a must.

My favorite professor at the U. Super awesome guy to talk to, loves his job and it shows. Study for the tests from your notes and you'll be ok. Assignments are easy. Loved this class.

Kinesiology is an incredibly difficult class, and be prepared to know all of the origins and insertions of every muscle in the body throughout the semester. Groot is an AMAZING lecturer but has incredibly picky grading for exams and assignments. SI is a must!! This is a very interesting and applicable class for kinesiology majors.

Audio lectures (10-20 min) and in person lectures. Would recommend recording lectures bc he goes through concepts fast. Group assignments are in class, but he provides little direction with how specific you need to be (the answer is very specific). Late assignments arent accepted and each bring you down a grade if missed. Go to SI sessions!!!

Really fun class with a really fun professor. Not your typical lab. Class is mainly graded based on lab reports written on your own. Class is only 1214 people in it so you will have many opportunities to engage with your peers and professor. Get ready to sweat b/c you will be running (literally) the tests yourselves, which what made the class fun.

Be prepared for Groot to expect you to know everything he knows. The tests are graded unfairly, make sure you go to SI sessions so you know what "key words" you have to use to get credit for the answers. If you do not use his "key words" and just phrase CORRECT answers differently than he wants, you will get marked wrong.

Professor Groot made kinesiology interesting, however is very tedious with his grading. You will miss points for leaving out key words or a phrase. You have to study every week and do extra work to pass. Go to SI, TA office hours, & meet with him if you are stuck, before its too late. Test are all free response. Be prepared for a hard class!

I loved taking this class form Groot. It was clear to me that he was passionate about this subject and teaching it to students. He was a great resource when studying for exams and his TAs were always very helpful and available. Would take again for any kines class!!

I loved taking Groots class, he is awesome. The graders of the class I feel look for every little detail and are not shy about taking points away. Overall fun class and I learned a lot but lecture videos, homework, and studying took up the majority of my week

Professor Groot is an amazing professor. He is very passionate about what he teaches and truly cares about his students. His class is difficult and he has high expectations. You will have to work hard to get a good grade, however, he provides you with all of the resources that you need to succeed. Take advantage of his and his SI/TA's office hours!

groot is the best. his lectures are engaging and he makes the content interesting. he cares a lot about getting to know everyone.

Groot is an amazing lecturer, but that's the only good part about this class. If you have no life outside of anatomy then you will do great but if you are a normal person and have a life, then good luck. I have a job and couldn't make it to any of the TA/office hours bc they are only on weekdays. Really hard to succeed unless you can attend those

People that are saying Groot is a bad professor didn't take the right measures to succeed in the class (measures that he explicitly explains at the beginning of the semester). He is so knowledgable, articulate, and really encourages people to ask questions until they understand. The tests were hard but very manageable if you study the material

Be ready to put in a ton of work and be sure to go to office hours or TA hours. Those helped a ton. Do your workbook and study for the exams, but don't get too wrapped up in the details that you forget the very basic words listed in the lecture manual. Lab was super interesting and helped keep me enjoying the class. Study for lab quizzes.

The Anatomy curriculum Groot teaches is extremely difficult. That being said, I found him to be upbeat, helpful, and very educated in what he is teaching. This class requires at least 24 hours of outside studying a week if you're looking to be successful. I have never studied so much to still find exams so difficult. Tough class but Groot is good.

Groot was one of my favorite professors. He made me care about anatomy, when I took the course just to take it. His 8am lectures kept me awake and engaged, and I like that he upheld the class structure and material that Mark instituted. He answered every question I had, and always emailed back promptly. You want to sit in the front for this class!

Groot is amazing at lectures, he made anatomy super engaging even at 8 in the morning. However, his tests aren't an accurate representation of what's taught in class. He tests on the most random things, rather than making sure we understand the important topics. This class requires a lot of study time, but TA's are super helpful and labs are fun.

Groot is my favorite teacher I have had at the U by far. This class is difficult due to the amount of content, but he explains every topic very thoroughly. I felt that he was very understanding and gives every student the opportunity to succeed. The tests require a lot of studying, but the content is pulled directly from concepts taught in class.

This was by far my favorite class I have taken in college, and that is definitely thanks to Dr. Groot. He is a very engaging lecturer and genuinely cares that you learn the content. The class requires a lot of study time outside of the lectures, but if you fill out the workbook and go to office hours you will have a good shot at doing well.

Groot is an amazing teacher. However, if you are not prepared to treat this class like it is a full time job do not expect to get a good grade. There is always an opportunity to get help outside of class and the labs are super interesting, but prepare to give the majority of your time to this class.

Groot is an awesome professor; definitely one of my favorite! He is very passionate about anatomy and it shows. He is always happy to answer questions and provides time for extra help outside of class. Human Anatomy is only difficult because the amount of material covered. If you want to succeed, go to lecture and do the workbook.

Groot cares about the topic of anatomy, as well as teaching it to his students. He explains concepts well and is clear as to what you need to know for exams. Those who complained about the difficulty of the class may not realize that memorizing functions of muscles, systemic traces, locations of structures, etc is necessary in the medical field.

Groot is one of the best professors that I have ever have. All the negative comments don't understand that anatomy is going to be a hard class no matter who teaches it, it's not meant to be easy. Groot's lectures are fantastic. He is very knowledgeable and clearly loves teaching. He is very clear on what you need to do to do well in the class.

Tough it is a must that you study extra outside of class. Plenty of material which adds up over time. Mandatory labs which will add extra study content to the already high load. Quizzes in lab every week which are cumulative of previous content. Material near the end of the course becomes very intensive. Cool material but you'll have to put in work

Listen, I really like Groot as a teacher. This course is just really hard. You need to put more than just 4 credit worth of hours into this class a week. This should be a 3000 upper divison class. I took anatomy and Phys at Weber state and it was a cake walk compared to this class. Be prepared to study long hours just on the back muscles alone

Groot is a great teacher and makes lectures interesting/engaging. But this class is a beast. The amount of hours of work needed to do well just isn't feasible for most college students and their schedules. Take this when you have an otherwise light semester or you will struggle.

This class is tough. However, I think the professor does a great job at teaching, and is very clear on what you need to do in order to be succesful in this class. Lectures in itself are "mandatory" but if you miss one you will fall behind quick. Get ready to study because you're going to need it

Jon Groot is an amazing professor and teacher. He can simplify the vast majority of complicated anatomy topics to be more understandable. The class is very difficult, as all anatomy classes are. His class is rated as the hardest nonivy League anatomy course. Your grade is basically of 4 exams that are all fill-in-the-blank about random details said

I've never taken anatomy before so this class was entirely new to me. It was difficult getting used to that much studying but groot was awesome. He makes lectures super interesting and worth going to. Though attendance isnt mandatory the online slides arent nearly as helpful as going to class and taking notes, so it really isnt the class to skip.

Groot is a great teacher but he doesn't make a hard class like anatomy any easier. Class isn't mandatory but you will miss out on information you can't find in class slides or the textbook. The grade is made up of 4 exams and the lab. Be sure to study consistently and try not to take any other hard classes at the same time. Go to review sessions!

Anatomy is one of the hardest classes at the U. However, if you're willing to put in the effort and follow Groot's "Keys to Success" then you will be able to do well. Study after each lecture so you won't fall behind, the amount of content is overwhelming.The grade you get will depend on the amount of effort you put into this challenging course.

Groot makes lectures entertaining and interactive. He connects new material we are learning to old material, and it is vital to have those basic building blocks of anatomy down in the first weeks of class. Groot obviously cares about his students' success. This class is challenging, and you must devote much time to studying. Lots of memorization!

class moves fast but isnt harder than other stem classes .Keep up with terminology and reference flashcards for lab/lecture. Groot is an engaging lecturer and gives you all tools needed to succeed and then some. Exams are free response and require memorization. not graded on spelling but will be marked wrong if error lends to another structure.

This class was crazy. Groot is a great teacher and there are plenty of resources, just make sure you are ready to take this class. It is not necessarily hard, it's just very voluminous. You will have to spend 2-3 hours studying every day AT LEAST. The exams are all free-response and insanely difficult. Hardest class I've ever taken.

Groot is a great professor but the content is very hard. Be prepared and go to class and you will be okay.

Groot was decent at lecturing but the class it self.. so much memorization. Remember that this class is combined with labs. On top of 4 exams (that are fairly hard), Each week, you'll have to memorize ~30 new words each week for the labs and it is cumulative). In ALL of my classes, I had As except this one. I hope this tells you how hard it is.

Groot's an incredible professor! While attendance isn't mandatory you'll miss a ton of info if you skip even one day. Be prepared to learn lots of information and study anatomy every day. The class is extremely difficult but Groot explains super well in lecture and knows so much outside of the content you're expected to know. Fav professor by far

Groot was great and knows what he is talking about. He outlines the very first lecture what you need to do to be successful in the class. Although it is a lot of work, the grade you get is reflective of the work and time you are willing to put in. Be prepared to spend 10+ hours studying for exams, but genuine effort is what gets you the grade.

Lecture is the most important aspect of this class. I missed quite a few lectures due to some unforseen circumstances and Groot kindly worked with me to make up my lab quiz. BUT the lectures I did miss I missed all the questions on the exam pertaining to that day. GO TO LECTURE, TAKE GOOD NOTES, STUDY THEM EVERYDAY. Make summary sheets.

Groot was an amazing professor. His teaching methods were easy to follow and he made the class very enjoyable. Nevertheless, his class is very rigorous. I would not recommend taking any other rigorous courses with it. The grade is based only on exams/ quizzes, and they are not easy. Remember to follow the steps for success outlined in the syllabus!

Groot is an amazing teacher and I strongly suggest that you follow the formula for success if you want a good grade in this class. Tests, quizzes, and practicums make up for the majority of your grade but he does offer some extra credit. My best advice is DO YOUR WORKBOOK! The exam questions are similar and help you understand the material.

This class is super interesting and there is a lot of information. Attendance is not required but make sure to go to the lectures every day or you will get behind fast. There are lab quizzes each week as well as extra credit homework assignments (do these!). Study/review every day to stay on top of all the information!

Anatomy was by far the hardest class I have ever taken but if you're willing to commit a lot of your time to learning it, you'll do great. Groot tells you exactly what you need to do to be successful so if you listen to him and study hard you'll be fine. The worst thing you can do is assume you don't need to put in the work and then get behind.

He is an amazing professor and the class is amazing. It is exceedingly difficult. You will have to devote large amounts of time to study or do well in the class. I would 10/10 take this class again if I didn't have to take the tests again. Study with the TAs, go to the SI sessions, and prepare for class. This will help you do well!

Groot is far and away the best lecturer I have ever had. He is extremely knowledgeable and makes sure that everything he talks about transitions smoothly and also corresponds with your lecture manual so don't overcomplicate it, just take notes in the manual. Pay attention and don't miss lecture, participate in lab, and do your workbook.

Groot is very passionate and will answer any question you have with enthusiasm. Lectures are detailed, organized, and clear. This is a very tough class, but those that don't like him, fail the class because they complain and don't want to put in the effort to succeed. If you want a career in medicine, Groot will give you the proper foundation.

This class is a weed-out class and will humble anyone who thinks they can just slip by. Anyone who complains about Groot because of this class didn't try and blamed it on Groot. He is the best lecturer you will ever have. Study every day, live in office hours, DON'T GET WEEDED OUT!

Groot is an incredible professor that teaches an incredible class. He makes anatomy so so interesting, but you have to put effort into this class to pass it. By far the hardest class I've ever taken, but also the most rewarding. Use the workbook to your advantage, it is the ideal study guide for the exams!

Groot is an amazing professor. You can tell how passionate he is about anatomy and cares for his students. He clearly explains what you are expected to know and what he wants you to put on exams. The textbook is so helpful and the workbook is a great study guide. It was the hardest class I had taken yet, and it consumed all my time, but I loved it.

Groot is an amazing teacher. He is extremely knowledgable and knows his stuff. He uses lots of examples to explain hard to grasp concepts. This class is SO HARD. I spent 70+ hours a week on this class studying. For me, this resulted in an A. Make sure you put in the time and the work and you can do well.

Go to lectures. Attendance isn't mandatory but your grade will reflect how you attend lectures and how many questions you ask. Be sure to study daily for at least an hour. Your test scores will be determined by how much effort you put in. Groot is awesome and his lectures are great. Low scores for Groot are probably by people who didn't work hard.

Professor Groot was an amazing professor. As long as you pay attention in class and during the labs you will do just fine. You don't need to study more than the day before the test to do well. If you are good at memorization then this is the class for you. to anyone who hates on Groot for doing bad in this class, that is entirely on you.

Great teacher if you go to every class. Hard class and this is why people rate him badly.

Groots lectures are the best lectures you will get in college. He is a nice guy who is passionate but you can tell he takes pride in the difficulty of this class. This class is incredibly challenging to get an A in but you should be able to pass easily. You only need a 50% for C-. That is very doable even for someone who is busy outside of school.

Groot is an amazing professor! I thoroughly learning enjoyed Anatomy from him. He is extremely prepared for his lectures and it shows. Although the class is difficult and requires you to put in lots of work, Groot provides the tools necessary to succeed. If you put in the work and use the resources provided you will do well!

Groot is the best lecturer I have ever had. He is incredibly well spoken and engaging with his students, and is always incredibly prepared and excited during lecture. He is amazing. This class is very rigorous, I spend 30ish hours a week studying for it, but really good to know this stuff for healthcare. If you put in the time, you will do well.

Jon Groot is the man plus he knows karate i think or something, best professor in the health department.

groot is so passionate about teaching anatomy and truly cares about his students. anatomy is very content heavy, but he makes it very enjoyable and very fair to gain points whenever possible. i would recommend this course to anyone and him as a professor to everyone.

Groot is by far one of the best lecturers I've ever had, he was amazing and his lectures were my favorite. His tests are hard, and you're only graded on tests, lab quizzes, and practical's. You will need to dedicate a lot of time to this class, it's a ton of memorizing. Stay caught up in the workbook, go to lecture, and go to office hours.

Groot is the greatest professor I've ever had in college. He is truly passionate about what he teaches and loves seeing students learn.TAs are so helpful. This class is difficult and requires lots of effort. Go to lecture, go to office hours, follow the formula for success and you will succeed. Those who rate him poorly are those who didn't try.

If you're looking to be a medical professional in the future, this is the guy who will show you whether you really love it or if maybe you'd benefit from other routes. He will probably be the best teacher you'll get in college, but your gonna have to go the distance to get an A. Don't worry about the bad reviews and sharpen those colored pencils.

The class is very content heavy. It's very interesting, and if you're interested in the medical field, you'll probably love it. I studied about 10 hours a week to get an A. The professor is amazing , his class is hard but he tells you exactly what you need to do to succeed, and he is amazing at teaching. Go to TA hours, that's the key for exams.

The class was very hard! But Dr. Groot is easily the best teacher I have ever had! Makes the lectures super easy. I will defiantly take another class from him if I am able to.

This class is hard, period. One of the hardest classes I have ever had to take but it was also my favorite. He is an amazing teacher but has very high expectations. The TAs are amazing. Go to office hours, don't skip lecture, do the coloring, watch the videos DON'T get behind. Homework is like a giant gift of extra credit at the end so do it all.

I retook this class three times. I kept earning C's but I really needed the B for my science gpa. I finally achieved it after my third time. Anatomy is unlike any other class I have taken at the U. Dr. Groot is friendly & intelligent but I always struggled with the tests each time I took this class. DON'T take this with any other hard course.

I would not have done well in this class with a different professor. He's the GROAT.

It's a HARD class but Groot is a good guy. Honestly nothing more to be said.

Groot was an amazing professor! Best advice: show up, put in the work, and take advantage of TA hours. It was my first time taking it and got a B+, so don't let the slackers in the reviews stress you out. also, If you want to take it at slcc you're signing up for poor education compared to the anatomy program at the U. Invest in your education!

Groot is the best professor I have ever had. He is intelligent, incredible lecturer, and it is clear that he loves his job. However, this class is extremely difficult and the volume of content is crazy. It is doable but make sure to stay ahead and have plenty of time in your week to dedicate to this class. Most TA's are amazing, some aren't nice.

Groot is a great lecturer and sets up the class well. This class does not have any concepts that will challenge you, but rather an information overload of memorization on a systemic/regional level. Exams are straightforward. I studied ~10 hours on exam weeks and ~3 hours on non-exam weeks, went to all lectures/labs, and got an A.

Groot is a great professor and you learn a lot of really interesting content. He's a very smart and cool dude however the course is very very difficult in terms of content. This is probably the most content heavy class I've ever taken so its really important to study and stay on top of things.