4.7

Marsha Todd

Health Science - University of North Carolina Wilmington

4.7
Quality
1.5
Difficulty
91%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.7
Quality
1.5
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

91%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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3

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2

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What Students Say

THE FUNNEST CLASS U WILL EVER HAVE TO TAKE

PEDLECTURE - 5.0 rating

She is just that great of a professor

PED101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

75%

Textbook Required

60%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 29 grades
Most common grades:
A (15)
A+ (7)
B (3)
Grade Distribution
A(22)B(3)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 31 reported grades
A: 15
A+: 7
B: 3
B+: 3
Common Tags
Caring (10)
Inspirational (9)
Respected (5)
Hilarious (5)
Participation matters (4)
Accessible outside class (4)
Clear grading criteria (3)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (3)
Rating Trend

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5.0

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Reviews (86)
5.0
1.0
PED101
Feb 19, 2003

No Comments

3.0
3.0
PED101
Feb 21, 2003

You have got to be ready to work out... no weaseling your way out of this one!

5.0
1.0
PED101
Apr 2, 2003

easy, just go to class

5.0
1.0
PED101
May 7, 2003

She is great! Nice and helps you out if you need it. Very clear in the lecture and labs. Guarunteed A if you attend class.

5.0
3.0
PED101
Jul 3, 2003

sweet as she can be and very friendly. You'll enjoy her as a teacher.

5.0
2.0
PED101
Nov 11, 2003

she honestly cares about all her students! she's very understanding with less than physically fit students & encourages everyone equally. she's such a sweet person and a very easy going teacher! if you take PE.. try & get mrs. todd.. she's awesome!

5.0
2.0
PED101
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2004

She is really great..funny and relates to her students...lets me n my friend walk laps bc it she new we had a long night...she talks to us bout everything...she is soo sweet to...i loved her...take this class it is the easiest

5.0
1.0
PED101
Mar 18, 2004

Great teacher...easy class. She doesnt work you to death is and is very understanding. Step aerobics is her biggest focus.

5.0
1.0
PED101
Apr 5, 2004

She is a great teacher! Very easy going and laid back. She is very easy to talk to if you have any problems. She also gives you some of the answers for the test. I would definately recommend her for anyone.

5.0
1.0
PED101
Apr 19, 2004

Take Todd for p.e! I've heard about all the other p.e. teachers and none compare to her. Take my advice and take Todd...even if it's at 8:00 in the morning. You'll be glad you did.

5.0
1.0
PED101
Sep 23, 2004

REALLY EASY, REALLY FUN, BE READY TO WORK! MRS TODD IS OFF THE CHAIN!

4.0
2.0
PE101
Oct 26, 2004

Nice teacher. Makes class more fun, and always tries to let us out early. I like her a lot.

5.0
1.0
PED101
Nov 8, 2004

She was only my lab instructor but she helped me w/ my lecture material and her lab class was super easy!! Very nice lady and a great teacher!

5.0
1.0
PED101
Nov 8, 2004

had her for lecture - great teacher. she makes the class incredibly easy and tells you what's going to be on the test, so no surprises. also very helpful if you need it, she's easy to talk to and genuinely cares. definitely take her for lecture.

5.0
2.0
PED101
Nov 9, 2004

very good teacher, nice as well, helped when someone needed it, all in all a good teacher and person

5.0
1.0
PED101
Nov 10, 2004

shes really easy in all the activities. she is the nicest lady and cracks jokes at all of us. she is really laid back...take her!!!

5.0
1.0
PED101
Dec 1, 2004

Best pe teacher UNCW has. She is funny, and will work with you on absences. Easily conviced to do activities other than whats scheduled.

5.0
1.0
PED101
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2005

I had her for lecture, and even though all ped lectures suck, she made it fun. She is very nice, funny, and ridiculously clear in her presentation of the material. Attendance pretty slack, and the tests are fairly easy. Take her.

5.0
2.0
PED101
Jan 6, 2005

I can't tell you how much I hate PE (exercise). However she made it as fun as possible and she grades you on effort and not ability. She is the one to take if you want to be able to endure the swimming. walking and aerobics.

5.0
2.0
PEHEALTH
Feb 10, 2005

niiiiiiice made yoga fun

5.0
2.0
PED101
Feb 23, 2005

mrs. todd is a really cool teacher that makes class as least boring as possible. she basically tells it to you like it is, and gives you some questions that are going to be on tests. she's a sweet person too.

5.0
2.0
PED101
Mar 14, 2005

Cool teacher. Kinda hot too. Fun class, definately recommend. I know PE sucks, but this class is fun.

5.0
1.0
PED101
Apr 22, 2005

She's a really really nice lady and will do anything to help you get a good grade. She makes pe as fun as it possibly can be and gives her students a lot of freedom in their activity choices. Definately get her for lab

5.0
1.0
PED101
Grade: D-
Oct 18, 2005

She's awesome! Very funny, pretty lax about class, lots of extra credit opportunities. Definetly take her!

5.0
1.0
PED101
Nov 2, 2005

she is hot and very nice, she is cool with everything

5.0
2.0
PED
Nov 9, 2005

Awesome lady. Loved her even though the class is a burden. She made it cool.

5.0
1.0
HEA105
Nov 15, 2005

easiest teacher i've ever had...

5.0
3.0
PEDLECTURE
Nov 21, 2005

THE FUNNEST CLASS U WILL EVER HAVE TO TAKE! FAIRLY EASY AND VERY SHORT CLASS..

5.0
1.0
PED101
Dec 9, 2005

this woman ricked my socks. so friendly, approachable, and helpfil. LOTS of extra credit opportunites!!!

5.0
2.0
PED101
Dec 17, 2005

ms. todd's awesome. she's very lax...but a good teacher. she goes easy on the running cause of the heat...but is killer in aerobics. i don't think i've ever been sorer in my life! she helps you out with some of the answers on the final.

5.0
1.0
PE101
Dec 16, 2006

I really liked mrs. todd. she was really down to earth and laid back. Her aerobics class was really fun! and she will absolutely love you if you don't smoke and if you are a vegetarian! haha

5.0
1.0
PED101
Jan 16, 2007

She is like the coolest teacher ever. as long as your moving and doing something then you get an A. she will review before the actual exam. and she is very nice and i just love her as a pe teacher. sometimes she even make the class short. LOVE HER!!!

5.0
1.0
PED101
Apr 28, 2008

She is amazing! Her PE class is really easy and as long as you are trying you will be fine. She gives lots of extra credit opportunites and if you miss a class she will let you make it up. She also lets class out early so you have time to change. Great teacher, take her for your PE!!!

5.0
1.0
PED101
Jul 3, 2008

Took the class online. She was very quick in responding to emails and all assignments were clear. Take it online.

5.0
1.0
PED101
Jul 28, 2008

This class is very easy and she is a great teacher! You are graded for attendance and for tests online. The tests are easy if you read through the textbook. She is always willing to help you if you need it.

5.0
1.0
PE105
Oct 16, 2008

Best PE teacher I've ever had. Extremely understanding and really loves what she does. She gives you extensions on the online work and hey it's a work out!

5.0
1.0
PED101
Jan 28, 2009

she's a really good teacher, will help you understand the material. but she lectures about how much she hates smoking practically every day, so if you are a smoker (like me) she will probably get on your nerves.

3.0
1.0
PED101
Apr 2, 2009

Easy class, don't really need to go to class but attendance is mandatory. I would reccomend you just take the lecture online, it's not hard. If you want to be entertained, take Ms. Todd, because she is pretty funny.

5.0
1.0
PED101
May 3, 2009

LOVE LOVE LOVE HERRRR! She was amazing, so nice, so funny, so easy! TAKE HER FOR YOUR PE!

3.0
1.0
PED101
May 11, 2009

had her for health lecture...she takes attendance by calling 20 names a day in alphabetical order so you don't really have to go. quizzes are online, skip the class unless you wanna hear her make awkward dirty jokes and preach vegetarianism.

5.0
1.0
PED101
May 6, 2011

Such a nice woman. Had her for lecture. She makes it interesting, and you get out early sometimes. She is always making jokes and is just fun-spirited. Recommend her if you are doing face-2-face lecture.

4.0
2.0
PED101
Nov 9, 2011

LOVE HER! I have her for PED 101 right now and she is hilarious, she always tries to make class fun, and will ask for suggestions on what you want to do (ex. step aerobics, yoga, etc.) She does take attendance but youre done with class in 30 minutes everytime! TAKE HER, she's awesome!

4.0
3.0
PED101
Nov 11, 2011

She's hilarious! She's always willing to mix things up in class if we're all tired of doing the same thing everyday and she always lets us out after half an hour. If you have to take a PED course, definitely try to get her because she's the funnest out of all of them!

5.0
1.0
PED101
Nov 17, 2011

Ms. Todd is one of my favorite teachers thus far. She's funny and so laid back. Classes are always over after just 30 minutes and she always asks the class what we want to do that day. If you can take Ms. Todd, do it! There is no one better!

5.0
1.0
PED101
Dec 1, 2011

Awesome teacher! She is so much fun and lets us out of class after a half hour. She is really nice and a good yoga teacher! She also will mix up the class a bit if you want her to! Some days we did aerobics and others we did Yoga! Take her!

5.0
1.0
PED101
Apr 12, 2012

LOVE her. Take her. Any other professor and you will want to shoot yourself for not picking Marsha. She's awesome.

5.0
2.0
PED101
Jun 18, 2012

I have absolutely nothing bad to say about her. Shes hilarious and very laid back. Shes only looking out for you when youre taking her class. Ms. Todd is the best of the best so take her! no questions asked!!

5.0
1.0
PED101
Nov 14, 2012

Take this class!! It is extremely easy and worth taking. She is so nice and fun to talk to. Attendence and participation is mandatory, so just show up and do the excercises.

5.0
1.0
PED101
Nov 15, 2012

Loved her! She's really opened to suggestions and cares about all of her students. You will never stay the whole class period.

5.0
1.0
PED105
Nov 30, 2012

This teacher is so awesome!! She is so understanding and genuinely cares about your success in the class. Our class decided we didn't want to work out-just do yoga- and she tailored the class to what we wanted. Don't take anyone but her and her Yoga class. (and do all the online stuff-comes with the PED territory)

5.0
1.0
PED101
Dec 4, 2012

TAKE HER!!! Nicest lady ever. She is understanding and the class was easy!

5.0
1.0
PED101
Aug 6, 2013

There is reason Professor Todd has so many excellent ratings. She is just that great of a professor. Simply put, why can't all professors be like her!

5.0
2.0
PED101
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 7, 2013

Super fun, super nice, and easy going. Take this course over the summer, for sure! Yoga and weight lifting are the best...no pressure atmosphere and great humor. Todd is the best!

5.0
1.0
PED101
Nov 18, 2013

Marsha Todd is seriously awesome. She is very relatable and funny. Only makes you stay for 30 mins. Take her for PED 101!

5.0
1.0
PED101
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2014

Ms. Todd is the best instructor I have ever had at UNCW and any other classes that she teaches I will make an effort to take.

5.0
1.0
PED
Dec 10, 2014

Ms. Todd is the best teacher I have ever had. She is very clear on her assignments and really cares about her students. If you get the chance to take a class with her, definitely do it.

5.0
2.0
PED101
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2014

I took yoga and weight training for my ped 101 class, and she was very patient with anyone who had difficulties with the yoga poses and very educational when it came to how to build up your stamina with weights. For the online part of the class, she would meet with us in a class room before a test and go over any question anyone had. Very sweet!

5.0
2.0
PED101
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2015

I rarely went to this lecture but when I did, I loved Marsha's energy. She was the best.

5.0
1.0
PED101
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2015

I took Yoga over the summer with Marsha and would definitely recommend it. We only had a total of 12 classes and always got out early too. Easiest 100 I've ever made.

5.0
1.0
PED101
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2016

I dreaded the thought of taking a physical education class, but Mrs. Todd made me look forward to waking up in the morning and going to her exercise routines. Never went to the health lectures, but the quizzes and assignments for those were easy enough. She's got a great sense of humor and it willing to listen to anyone.

5.0
2.0
PED101
Grade: B+
May 3, 2016

Ms. Todd overall was an okay teacher, she follows the template that all of the PED 101 teachers have to follow. I had her for lab and online lecture. She is helpful in the sense that she will give you extra credit, however you will have to actually put in some work for this P.E course.

3.0
2.0
PED101
Grade: A
May 13, 2016

Marsha's lectures were long and awful, and half the time she just told us different things that were going to kill us. They were so boring that I could barely stay awake. I ended up never going to lecture because I couldn't stand it. All the homework is online, and there is a ton of it but the due dates are always on the same day of the week.

5.0
1.0
PED101
Grade: B+
May 16, 2016

She is a great teacher!

5.0
3.0
PED101
Grade: B
Jun 7, 2016
Would take again

Very sweet! Willing to work with students and very kind. Passionate about her work.

5.0
3.0
PE105
Grade: A
Oct 19, 2016
Would take again

For the PE lab she takes attendance but is really chill about being late. For lecture she doesn't take attendance at all.

Inspirational
4.0
2.0
PED101
Grade: A
Nov 23, 2016
Would take again

Professor Todd's class was enjoyable and she is respected by the students. She will make you work hard and push you to improve your fitness. I would recommend her as a PED professor

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PED101
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2016
Would take again

Put off PED for several years, but ended up being a breeze with her. Just show up to all the classes, do the health homework and quizzes and you'll get an A no problem. Beginning physical activity was just as it sounds and she did not expect any more than that.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PED101
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

Took her as a PED lecture teacher. I went to maybe 3 classes. She posts all of the powerpoints online, but they didn't help on the homework and tests anyway. She was a very nice lady, but I would recommend trying to take the online lecture.

5.0
1.0
PED101
Grade: A+
Apr 1, 2017
Would take again

I took her group exercise/yoga class for PE credit and was so glad I did. Ms. Todd is a very understanding instructor and is very reasonable with her expectations. You are allowed only three absences but the class is painless to go to. I definitely taking the online lecture option to go with the lab. Homework and quiz once a week and that's it.

Respected
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
1.0
PED101
Grade: A
May 5, 2017
Would take again

Ms. Todd was awesome. I did yoga and group exercise, the class is mostly yoga. The online lecture is the way to go, you can find answers to the online homework and quizzes on Quizlet. Just buy the access code online, don't even by the Ebook or anything Easy, you get 3 absences. Class is actually less than 50 minutes because she lets you out early.

Inspirational
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
PED101
Grade: B
Aug 1, 2017
Would take again

Took for online/lecture portion of PED101- good lectures there was just a ton of homework (not sure if that was her decision or LAB PED professor's decision)- homework was online and counted EVERY TINY MISTAKE (spelling/etc) wrong.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
1.0
PED101
Grade: A+
Nov 9, 2017
Would take again

She's a really awesome professor. She gives opportunity for extra credit. There is a limit on absences so you should go to class, but it was a great class so I liked to go. Even if you do go over your absences, she gives opportunities to make some of them up. She's hilarious and makes going to class fun. 10/10 would recommend.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
3.0
PED101
Grade: B+
Nov 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The lab is online, which means that she does not care much about the students who are taking the course. She has many other classes and does not show much interest in the course. There is a ton of homework to do for this class, and it is a pointless lecture online.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
1.0
PED101
Apr 16, 2018
Would take again

I love her! She is so nice and caring. She doesn't make you push yourself too hard and the lecture portion isn't really that bad either, just make sure to keep up with it and get it done early if you can. Take her if you can!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHHS210
Oct 14, 2018
Would take again

Even though we missed 4 weeks of class she hasnt doubled up on deadlines. She wants you to succeed

Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
CHHS210
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

I've taken a couple of classes with her now, and have loved every class period. She responds to emails quickly, is completely understanding when technology doesn't work, and works with you to help you get the most out of her class even if it means going out of her way to be of assistance to students. Definitely recommend!!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
CHHS210
Grade: A+
Nov 14, 2019
Would take again

Shes amazing. This class does help with happiness and shows you youre not alone with what problems you face. A midterm(takes less than 20 mins) , 4 discussion boards (that take 5 mins), 3 response papers (take an hour) and then a final. such an easy class and awesome professor!!!!!!

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PED101
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Very easy and fun class. I took group exercise and yoga with her and she didn't make the workouts too difficult but always added optional moves to challenge yourself or go easier if it's too hard. Makes a lot of jokes and you're allowed three absences. The online portion is annoying, but she is a very lenient grader with them.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
CHHS210
Nov 11, 2020
Would take again

This is the easiest class I've taken at UNCW and Prof. Todd is the best! This is a great class to take if you just need an easy A or are trying to give yourself a break. Everything you learn in this class, you can apply to real life; it's great!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
PED101
Grade: A+
Nov 21, 2020
Would take again

Absolute GOAT. Take her class if it's PED 101. If you do the work, you will get an A! She is really caring about her students and you can tell she's passionate about the class.

Participation matters
Group projects
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PED101
Grade: A+
Jun 25, 2021
Would take again

Responds quickly and just wants what's best for you. I am not very physically fit, yet she still encouraged me well. She allowed me to do modifications of things. She is really understanding, just communicate. Her priority wasn't whether or not you did exactly what the instructor of the workout was doing, but that you were benefiting your wellness.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
1.0
PED101
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2021
Would take again

One of the best professors I have had. Such a sweet lady and super caring. This class with her is super doable and easy to get an A.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHHS210
Apr 6, 2022
Would take again

i took creating happiness & well-being with her and loved the class. it teaches you a lot and applies to your everyday self. professor is super sweet and down to earth. very easy grader. hard to not get a 100% in the class!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
PED101
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

I enjoyed taking beginning yoga/group exercise with Ms. Todd! She is very caring and always gave us good life advice. WPAL 101 was a very easy class. Every other week we had in class labs where we answered a few easy questions, and she usually gave us the answers to them. I would highly recommend taking Ms. Todd for your WPAL class!

Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
CHHS210
Grade: A+
Aug 26, 2024

Professor Todd is very personable and will let her own life bleed into lectures in a positive way. Interactive class with an emphasis on sharing. If the weather is nice she will teach outside in the grass, which ended up being my favorite lectures. Not strict on attendance. Wasn't the class for me, but for others this is a quality course.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
CHHS210
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2024
Would take again

I loved this class- learned helpful things that you can use in real life. I'm a business major and didn't need any prior knowledge to do well. Good class if you want a low stress high outcome course.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

75%

Textbook Required

60%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 29 grades
Most common grades:
A (15)
A+ (7)
B (3)
Grade Distribution
A(22)B(3)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 31 reported grades
A: 15
A+: 7
B: 3
B+: 3
Common Tags
Caring (10)
Inspirational (9)
Respected (5)
Hilarious (5)
Participation matters (4)
Accessible outside class (4)
Clear grading criteria (3)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (3)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.02 avg change
Jun
Dec
Apr
Dec
Aug
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

PEHEALTH

5.0

(1)

PED

5.0

(2)

HEA105

5.0

(1)

PEDLECTURE

5.0

(1)

PE105

5.0

(2)
+4 more courses
Difficulty by Course

PEDLECTURE

3.0

PEHEALTH

2.0

PE105

2.0

CHHS210

1.7

PE101

1.5

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