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“He's by the far the best professor I've ever had, he's definitely the most caring prof in the campus”
KINE1164 - 5.0 rating“I took him last summer and it was great”
KINE1164 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
91%
Textbook Required
62%
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A+
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(1)PHED1338
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PE1311
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HP1164
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Reviews (109)
Maestas is the best, he is interesting and does not give a lot of busy work.
He is a great teacher, easy, fun and very personable. You learn quite and bit and his test are super easy. Easy A
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Take his arranged class. VERY easy A. Don't waste your money on a book; you won't need it!
Great teacher. Makes P.E. fun and makes it interesting.
Joseph was a great professor who cares about his students and will help you in every way possible. The class was pretty easy, you just have to show up. I would highly recommend this teacher to anyone.
A great professor! Very clear in what material to study. Need to be in class for workouts and lecture.
Just show up and do the very little work he asks of you. Easiest course in the catalog
I would highly recommend taking this guy for physical education. He gives a great review for his tests, and he has a fantastic personality! I would totally take him again!
Great teacher who is passionate about what he is teaching.
great teacher.. very funny... makes going to school fun... yet very informative.
Maestas is by far one of my favorite professors ever! He is really funny and uses lots of videos to teach. He always does a review for the test, which is about 25 questions (all from his lecture notes and review).
Great professor! He knows his stuff and makes it as easy as possible to understand. He has great reviews for his tests. His personality makes the class fun and you look forward going to class. I would defiantly take him again!
Awesome teacher! He's hilarious plus you really learn something. You can tell he's passionate about his job. I looked forward to going to his class. Also, it was very easy.
He is wonderful!!!! His reviews match the test, you have all semester to do the assigned work, and he does workout logs. He was more than willing to help me with anything I needed and was extremely understanding. Just show up, do your stuff, and study for tests. Easy A. I highly recommend him!!!
Such a great teacher! Going to class makes it easier to pass the tests, but if you do miss a class here and there, dont worry. He is very understanding and provides some opportunities for extra credit. Easy, easy A!
Great teacher. I would definitely recommend this teacher. He sticks to review with the test and doesn't give trick questions on the test like some professors.
He's awesome! He is very clear on his lecture and he is hilarious!! His tests comes straight from class lecture so it is an easy A
HE IS A GOOD TEACHER..
He is hilarious. His class is an easy A and he teaches you really important stuff. Not just for in class things but also for future health knowledge.
He is such an awesome professor! He helps you with everything! It is required that you attend class due to a lot of notes, but the tests are super easy, he basically gives you the answers. Just show up and you will pass the class!
Very helful & funny.
He is my hero.And he was super hot
Maestas is AWESOME Especially if you're a girl this class will be easy! He says if you miss a class you'll be deducted a grade I missed so many class towards the end i showed up only once a week and I got an A. Just show up and work out. He knows how to do everything correctly don't be afraid to ask him any questions a really cool guy.
He is hillarious and this is a super easy class as long as you show up. Very small amount of notes but they are needed for the test. He tells you exactly what you need to know for tests. Half the class is supposed to be workout but my class only worked out a few times the whole semester.
One of my favorite teachers this semester. Very helpful, lectures were interesting, and teaches things we actually use in the real world.
Awesome teacher! Always very clear on what is needed to be known for the tests. He wants you to make a good grade. Show up to class and take notes and you will pass. He has a great sense of humor and keeps your attention all the time with laughs.
COACH MAESTAS IS STRAIGHT UP, POINT BLANK AMAZING! HE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND TO MAKE SURE HIS STUDENTS NOT ONLY UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL, BUT OBTAIN IT IN A FUN MANNER!HANDS DOWN THE BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE HAD THROUGH MY ENTIRE COLLEGE CAREER! I WOULD DEFINATELY RECOMMEND HIS CLASS TO ANYONE!
Coach Maestas is the best professor and mentor I've ever had my entire life. He gives you exactly what you need to know to pass his tests, just show up to class and take notes, or if you miss get them from someone. Not only does he teach his subject very well, but he also talks about other interesting stuff (technological). He teaches life lessons.
He is amazing! he tells you word for word what will be on the test! no trick questions! he doesnt make you buy a book. he makes class funny and fun! i recomed him 100% he even asks if you have any questions when you turn in your test, A+ garanteed!
I signed up for this site is just to rate Mr.Maestas. He's super handsome, nice, and very helpful. Tests are easy if you go to class and take notes. Easy A
Mr. Maestas was an amazing teacher! He understands that PE is a 1 credit course and that, generally speaking, most only take the class because they have to. He makes it easy and fun! Above all he is extremely helpful and wants what is best for his students in their lives. He genuinely cares about your well being and future which is a great quality!
He was by far the best professor I have had yet!!! TAKE HIM!! Very helpful and funny and just flat out an amazing person!!
Best Professor and Mentor ever!
He is the best teacher ever, makes class fun and he is very helpful
Awesome Professor! I wish more teachers was as fun as he was. I learned more in this class than my anatomy class. You can tell that he enjoyed teaching.
Loved him, as long as you go to class you will pass this class. I'm a guy and I think he is super hot. You will not be dissapointed.
Coach Maestas is an amazing professor! He's nice, helpful and honestly cares about his students on an individual bases. I HIGHLY recommend his P.E. course! :)
Gets everyone involved which is a great way to teach P.E.
Great teacher, truly cares about his students.
Best professor I have had my entire time at TCC! Definitely take him if you get the chance!
Coach is by far the best professor I have ever had! I have learned more in his class then any other. And a well deserved Chili peper!!
I loved this class so much. Mr.Maestas was always very helpful with test questions. He is very friendly and he knows how to make jokes. Definitely recommend this class!!!
Mr. Maestas is truly a great man. He cares about each one of his students in a way that other teachers never do. He makes the class laugh multiple times each period and makes learning this information fun. I would suggest him to anyone and everyone.
Truly cares for you! Very kind & compassionate Man! LOVED him, I've NEVER had a Prof like him! Your major grade comes from working out & lectures pretty much ONLY what will be on the test & always reviews before so you'll know exactly what to expect on the test. HE IS AWESOME! BUT - it won't be an easy A if you don't show up or take notes.
Awesome, funny, caring, and did I mention funny? Very attentive to every student, always has time to help you, very understanding, will work with you if you ask, and you really do learn some important life lessons.
Great, great, great teacher, is super involved and cares about each of his students on an individual level. Didn't really need the textbook other than for labs, tests are straight from the notes you take in lecture, the rest of the grading comes from workouts. Would highly recommend.
Mr. Maestas genuinely cares for his students and will give you all the tools necessary for success in his class. He has a great sense of humor and made class fun, make sure to show up to take notes. Tests are completely based of notes and mainly vocabulary. You only use four labs out of the book.
Cares about all of his students, has amazing information, kind, open minded, fun, knowledgeable. All around amazing person. I am immensely greatful to have been his student. will take him again.
This professor is amazing. He really cares about what he is teaching and the students. Review day is just like the test. You study you pass. Plain and simple. Pay attention in class you'll learn a little something about life with him. I recommend him 100%!
Amazing, amazing, amazing professor. Coach is there for each and everyone of his students, is super attentive, helpful, and very funny. Tests are straight from the notes you take in class, and the other half of the grade is participating in workouts. Super easy class while still being interesting. Would recommend 100x over.
Best human being before best teacher, he is the most fantastic person ever never and he is the best teacher you ever had he is so funny and also so smart he make things going easy and fast I highly recommend him to everybody who want to enjoy the class
The best professor I have ever had. He is hilarious and just fun to be around. He makes learning the material FUN! I never thought I would ever say that but I am serious! All of his tests are EASY and he will even help you on the test if you get stuck on a question. If you show up to class and do your work you WILL get an A in his class.
This is the best teacher you can get, right off the start he is cracking jokes really being himself and it helps a lot with learning the little bit you have to learn to do his rare tests and labs. He may have a tendency to get distracted if you talk to him a lot. Very hard to not like this Professor! Tells you what you need to know for the tests.
Maestas is simply the best. I was absolutely dreading having to take this class, but I ended up actually looking forward to going. He has an amazing sense of humor and he actually cares about you as an individual. Most of what I've learned in this class are lessons I will use throughout my life. I'm going to miss this class. Love this professor.
I took this class in the Summer and highly recommend anyone else to also. I say this since it's only one credit hour, but you're still in class the same amount of time as a three credit hour course. Coach Maestas is honestly the best of the best. He's an all around great guy and truly wants you to succeed; not only physically, but in life.
Extremely kind and gentle. Exactly the kind of professor/coach you want for your beginning fitness course. He remembers you and asks you how you are doing, even after the semester is over. He is extremely funny and makes his lectures interesting. I looked forward to going to his class every day, even though I attended in the summer!
the best of the best. i was absent a lot of the semester due to sickness which i thought would make me end up failing since participation in the gym was a grade but i talked with the professor and he was understanding and worked with me so i would easily pass. of course its an easy class as long as you take notes and do the workouts.
Maestas genuinely cares about the well being of all of his students. He not only teaches about general health and WELLNESS, he honestly tries to impart valuable life lessons onto his students. He has a very inspirational story of his own and believes laughter is the best medicine. A true "Patch Adams" kind of guy. You'll be glad you took his class.
Took him for KINE1164 and was my favorite class. He makes the learning material simple, expectations are clear, workouts were fun, lectures were interesting, and tests were simple. He tells you everything you need to pass the test and make an A. Great professor!
HANDS DOWN THE BEST P.E. TEACHER YOU COULD TAKE! LOVES TO MAKE US LAUGH AND IS EASY GOING! HEADS UP.... LOVES MRS. BAIRDS POWDERED DOUGHNUTS HAHA! AWESOME PROFESSOR YOU DEFINETLY HAVE TO TAKE HIM FOR THIS COURSE!!! :)
Amazing professor! Really down to earth and actually cares about his students, didn't know a PE class would make me reflect so much about my self worth
Great professor and coach. He's honestly more of a mentor and someone you could talk to if you needed a different perspective. Really the most understanding and caring professor I've ever had in college, and it's refreshing to know there's professors out there that actually care. If you need PE, take him. Without a doubt the best you could get
He is an amazing professor! He genuinely cares about his students, wants to see his students succeed not only the physical and health aspect of their lives, but just in life in general. He imparted values, life lessons, and self worth. He's understanding and is there for you, if you ever need someone to talk to.
Honestly one of the best professors I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. He genuinely cares about his students. Great life lessons, health related lessons, and just random little things that he comes up with. Can be sidetracked if people ask a lot of random questions. Book was never used so don't bother, tests are easy.
3 tests, 1 final. GREAT professor. First half is lecture, second we work out but not always. Easy and really cares about students. No quizzes but has 'labs' due before the test (no lates) that are from the book. Uses PowerPoints and gives you what is on the test and tells you specifically what is on it.
He truly cares about everyone's success, not just in class, but also in life. He makes class interesting with humor, information about medical/technological progress, and is receptive to learning from students. His teaching style is very foward and he gives valuable insight without being preachy. Maestas is a wonderful asset to TCC and us students!
The best teacher ive ever had! Really goes all the way to make sure that you learn in class and get the grade you deserve(need)
He is one of my favorite PE teachers ever! Mr Maestas will be your favorite without a doubt he can make almost anyone laugh and makes this class a complete joy to attend, might even take it again for fun definitely worth the 50 dollars.
Took Coach Maestas for summer 2 and he's one of the best professors I've ever had. He's always joking around and has good humor. He gives really easy homework and I received all A's on the exams. Would definitely recommend him!
Coach Maestas was truly the best professor I've ever had.. He truly cares for his students and you're almost dispointed when class is over. You can tell he is passionate about what he does and TCC is so lucky to have someone like him. Thank you so much Mr. Maestas, your class was a true joy to be a part of and would take it again in a heartbeat.
The best teacher ever
He's by the far the best professor I've ever had, he's definitely the most caring prof in the campus. His class was fun, and he will help you out if you're new to the Gym :)
Super funny, only reason for book is for the the labs for homework, tests are easy if you pay attention in class and he goes through reviews with you so its super easy to pass. I would highly recommend taking this class if you want an extremely cool professor that does care.
His class was pretty easy and i loved the class because he had a good sense of humor!
Great teacher in class and real life, hes NOT the kind of teacher that will give you a bunch of definitions and make you memorize word for word but rather he helps you understand and connect it to the world. His labs are super easy, and they will help you understand your self. His lectures made the others despicable. And you leave his class rich.
I took him last summer and it was great! Might I add, the amount of time he give you in the gym is great as well since I lost 8lbs that summer! Lectures are great, the tests he gives out are easy as well, most of the questions are common sense. He also helped me start my own workout and eating plans too! Super passionate and educated abt his field.
Great professor! Hes a psych major so his lectures are interesting and insightful rather than feeling like youre being talked at by a PE teacher! Would definitely recommend his Friday class
He's a funny professor who teaches only the info needed for the exams which isn't much. He's isn't strict on attendance so as long as you attend most of the gym workouts and take down the few notes given, it's an easy A. Graded on lab assignments, 3 exams, plus the final.
He wants you to come to class and have fun, he gives good lectures with humor and a clear review for the exams. He says you need the textbook, but he does more of a slide show, and the only things you need to printout are the handouts from the book, which you can get from a friend.
He is an amazing, funny and caring professor. I learned lots of new things. Tests are easy straight from the notes and if you are not happy with your grades, he can help you to find a way to make it better. Easy A class!!!
He gives really good advices
great p.e. teacher I was irritated about having to take the course but he made it fun!
Professor Maestas is one of my favorite professors at TCC. He makes corny jokes so be prepared to throw a petty laugh or two, but all around a good person. The "lab" consists of going to the gym every class and working out for 30-ish minutes. He is very dedicated to his job and ties every lecture into our everyday wellbeing, would recommend.
He did not do a good job on lectures. I tried to study for the tests but he posted the Power Points in the last moment that were the lectures. The only good thing I liked about his class were the workouts. Amazing work outs.
Be ready to do weekly workouts. Assignments include simple labs, workouts, gratitude assignments, and tests. As long as you do given reviews, you will do well on tests. Listen to narrated PowerPoints, he sometimes gives some test answers.
Very simple and easy class. Weekly workout and gratitude assignments, with a few assignments relating to the textbook. As long as you turn in your assignments, you will pass this class no problem.
His class is probably the easiest class I've ever taken! Don't bother even buying the textbook. So long as you take good notes during the lectures, you'll be fine. His exam review is AMAZING and perfectly reflects the exam! I never spent more than 3 hours the day of studying for his exams. If you take notes, this is a guaranteed A+
Simple man, simple class. Would love to take this class again.
This class is the easiest college class I have ever taken. His exams are super easy and he is super nice. Definitely recommend taking his class.
Professor Maestas is super easy. You just need to put in the effort to study!! He actually cares about your health and wants you to learn for the long term. Though he is a good professor, he is very hard to get a hold of outside of class, which is why I gave him a 4 instead of a 5. He might read your email, but he won't respond until class.
Coach Maestas is intimately concerned with each student's overall well-being, physically and emotionally. Funny. Patient. Reliable. Personable.
He was so sweet and funny! Lectures were short and sweet. He really cares about his students and their success after they take his class. Assignments were super easy and the test were also easy. He even reviews with you what you need to know for the exam.
He is very nice professor and his class is very easy. The only downside is that he forgets a lot of the things you tell him and he takes a while to respond to emails
Professor Maestas really cares about his students and their health. He's a funny, caring and lenient professor! I really enjoyed taking his course, tests were easy because he tells you exactly what you need to know. easy assignments and lectures were short too. 10/10 recommend him!!
Quite possibly the most compassionate, easy-going professor i've ever had. The work is easy, lecture is interesting, I can't recommend Prof Maestas enough. This is the easiest A+ i've ever made, I genuinely think you'll be missing out if you don't take this course. He's hilarious, don't be shy & laugh at his jokes + interact with him when you can.
If you need a PE credit and a great professor Mr. Maestas is your guy! The assignments are easy and if you're worrying about the exercises... don't! In this class we exercised at our own pace and if you are not able to do a specific exercise discuss it with him, he's very understanding and will his do his best to meet your needs.
He will give you a free Lamborghini, if you answer a question right.
Maestas is a mixture of a stand-up comedian and a teacher. He tells jokes to the class to lighten the mood and mixes in facts that he'll humbly change if given accurate sources. Please laugh at his jokes, he'll take small smiles and scoffs. The work was light and lectures ran long at times, so we didn't have to exercise that day. Highly recommend!
It's been almost a year since I've taken the class and I still find myself thinking back on how awesome it was. Pay attention to the entertaining lecture and take notes when he says, the tests are easy as can be. Best of all, he's a professor that genuinely cares. Overall, I can't recommend this class enough and make sure you laugh!
Maestas is an incredibly genuine, caring, and hilarious instructor. He is well-versed on his area of study, but still open to new ideas and is honest enough to admit when he doesn't have an answer. He understands that every person has different health needs, and is more than willing to work with individuals to find what works best for them.
Generally one of the funniest professors I've ever had. He really cares about his students and wants them to succeed. That being said there were times where I would study all day and he would give answers out to people who didn't put in effort. Other then that he was a good professor
Maestas is by far one of the best professors I've had. He is hilarious and genuine, makes a lot of jokes, and loves getting a laugh out of his students. He takes time to get to know his students individually. He is clear on grading criteria and gives great exam reviews. Overall, he is a caring and engaging professor who seems to enjoy what he does.
Syllabus was not up to date, workouts were confusing about if you had to do it at the school or at home, instructions were not clear, and still using blackboard format instead of canvas. I had the flu the fist month of class and i had to be out for a week and a half, and he would not let me make up the exam. So I dropped the class.
The best teacher I've ever had. You really get the sense he genuinely cares for his students. He makes an effort to not just make the class about the material, but about developing his students into better humans. He was one of the only professors I felt comfortable having a discussion with outside of class. If you need a kines credit, TAKE HIM!
overall good physical education teacher, you will have to work out
Hes my GOAT fr
10/10 i took his class in the summer and it was by far the most fun class i had.
His class is really easy if you keep up with the assignments. There is a textbook but you don't have to buy it since he has all the assignment pages in Canvas. Really funny guy and he explains things really clearly. TAKE NOTES during lecture because his slides are not available and the tests are based off of the notes in class.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
91%
Textbook Required
62%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.24 avg changeRatings by Course
1164
5.0
(4)116430707
5.0
(1)116431120
5.0
(1)PHED1338
5.0
(3)PHYSEDU
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
PE1311
3.0
HP1164
2.5
116430707
2.0
PHY1164
2.0
PE
2.0