4.4

Michael Riddell

Kinesiology - York University - Keele Campus

4.4
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
97%
Would Retake
115
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

97%

Would Retake

115

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

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3

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6

What Students Say

He is a great professor that explains his content very well

KIN1020 - 4.0 rating

In my opinion, Riddell is a great prof

KIN1020 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

19%

Textbook Required

26%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
B (6)
A+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(6)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 28 reported grades
A: 9
B: 6
A+: 4
Not sure yet: 4
Common Tags
Hilarious (18)
Respected (14)
Inspirational (10)
Amazing lectures (9)
Amazing lectures (7)
Caring (5)
Participation matters (3)
Test heavy (3)
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Reviews (115)
5.0
2.0
KINE2020
Mar 1, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
KINE2020
Mar 13, 2003

wish he wasn't married! Great Prof!

5.0
3.0
SQUASH101
Mar 16, 2003

Totally hot! Weak backhand. Crumbles in the corners.

4.0
2.0
KINE2020
Apr 17, 2003

he's hot, hot HAWT

5.0
3.0
KINE
Apr 25, 2003

Very approachable, helpful...really wants his students to do well.

5.0
1.0
KIN2020
May 6, 2003

Everyone should take this course. Not only is it easy, but the prof is way hot!

5.0
2.0
HEALTH
May 18, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
KIN2020
May 29, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
KINE2020
May 31, 2003

Good lectures, knows his stuff, easy exams & damn is he HOT!! WOW! Gimme some of that!!

5.0
2.0
HEALTHO
Jun 8, 2003

good man, knows his stuff. all my friends say he's hot, so i guess he is. interesting course.

5.0
2.0
KIN2020
Jun 29, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
KINE4900
Jul 4, 2003

amazing lectures and very approachable.

5.0
1.0
KINE2020
Sep 9, 2003

Definitely a prince charming. Very wise & fit for his age too:) The final was a piece of cake!

5.0
2.0
4900
Sep 10, 2003

Greatest course ever. Very interesting and easy (if you put some effort into it).

5.0
1.0
KINE2020
Sep 11, 2003

His lecture was the more interesting one out of the 2 profs. He's great as a person as well. His manner of teaching is top notch. Too bad other profs aren't like him. (Mosher is an exception)

5.0
2.0
KINE2020
Nov 28, 2003

hot prof., clear lectures, fair exams

5.0
1.0
KINE4900
Feb 3, 2004

oooh...he can teach me any day...the dude is so damn hot. and he's a great prof. LOL

5.0
2.0
KINE2020
Mar 23, 2004

i wish more profs were like him. not only is he cute but the most important thing is that he does anything to make us understand and remember what he says, from singing to coughing to screaming to throwing himself on the floor...he is just great

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Grade: A+
Mar 28, 2004

Exceptional professor.

4.0
1.0
KINE2020
Apr 5, 2004

makes class interesting and his test questions are easy. the nipple story was hilarious. VERY good looking but i didn't find him friendly...maybe he's big headed? i dunno.

5.0
1.0
KINE2020
Apr 23, 2004

the BEST professor! interesting lectures, very informative, he's a fun prof, easily approachable and involves the students in his lectures. HILLARIOUS man, great teacher! highly recommend taking his class!

5.0
3.0
KINE
Oct 22, 2004

YAY RIDDELL

5.0
2.0
KINE4900
Jan 4, 2005

amazing course and you actually want to come to class cus damn, he's hot. great professor but not very approachable

4.0
2.0
KIN2020
Jan 8, 2005

INteresting vocal intonation... lol. Yes, definately more attractive than most professors however no brad pitt. Good lecture style.

5.0
3.0
KINE20204900
Jan 18, 2005

No Comments

4.0
3.0
KINE2020
Feb 28, 2005

he is one HOT prof!!! :)

5.0
2.0
KINE2020
Mar 21, 2005

First Sarcastic and HOT!!! Second explain well..

5.0
2.0
KINE2020
Apr 17, 2005

This prof is great. Comical style to teaching is his strong point. He made a boring class fun, especially with his personal anecdotes.

3.0
3.0
KINE4900
Apr 27, 2005

He is interesting and the course is definitely a good one. But, he is NOT at all approachable, helpful, or reliable (has missed many appointments made with students). Beware; he makes the tests based on the skill level he feels the class is at (meaning the people who speak the most in class).

4.0
2.0
KINE2020
May 5, 2005

really fun to look at, makes coming to class alot easier. also very good at illustrating points. seems a bit big-headed....maybe he's been reading thinks he's all sexy now. lol. either way - i 100% recommend this prof.

1.0
5.0
KINE
May 18, 2005

when i first heard about him everyone was talking about how hot hot hot he is....then i went to his class....not not not...he is far from being hot

4.0
2.0
KINE2020
Jun 20, 2005

very decent prof. tests are very fair

5.0
2.0
BIOSEMINAR
Jun 23, 2005

Excellent teacher, very clear and made the class very interactive. The Best teacher i had during 1st year.

1.0
5.0
KINE
Grade: C
Nov 23, 2005

very arrogant and unhelpful. thinks he is it. it was as if i was bothering him during his office hours. didn't want to help, even though exams are ruthless. did i mention arrogant. never again

5.0
3.0
KINE4900
Jan 4, 2006

great professor. really helpful and a funny guy. gives out reference letters like candy!! midterm was tough but fair BUT the final was brutal.... he said that it wasn't going to be cumulative and then made it cumulative w/o telling us!!!... still a good class to take.. very informative

4.0
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KINE4900
Jan 27, 2006

Some of these comments seem to be very immature and negative maybe because they recieved a poor grade. Dr. Riddell is a great professor who always was nice and helpful whenever I went for help at his office. He made this course very enjoyable and interactive. Highly recommended.

5.0
2.0
KINE2020
Mar 29, 2006

Best prof ever. Actually makes going to class fun. tests are very easy, pretty much straight out of the notes.

5.0
2.0
KINE2020
Apr 15, 2006

Enjoyed this class. Prof. Riddell is clear and his tests are straight out of the notes. He is funny and very knowledgable. I hope to have him in another class.

5.0
3.0
SCKINE2020
Apr 26, 2006

Honestly, the best prof I have ever had. Amazing person and lectures info clearly & is very helpful when you ask for questions. This guy is the MAN! absolutely amazing prof!

5.0
3.0
KINE2000
Aug 22, 2006

He's awesome!He makes the class fun

5.0
3.0
KINE2020
Oct 5, 2006

he is good

5.0
2.0
KINE2000
Oct 22, 2006

definetly one of my favourite profs in kin. keeps class interested, really funny. test questions come from notes/text. very enjoyable class.

5.0
3.0
KIN1020
Dec 3, 2006

Hottest prof! by far, he's funny and makes you WANT to actually listen in class!

5.0
2.0
KINE1020
Jan 12, 2007

amazing prof, lots of fun to listen to and to look at! Makes going to class at 8:30 the morning after pubnight worth it :)

5.0
4.0
KINE1020
Apr 19, 2007

Taught Fri Health lectures. Really funny and enthusiastic. Knows his stuff. His exam questions are tricky though. Interesting class even at 9:30 in the morning.

5.0
3.0
KINESECT
Jul 15, 2007

teaches conocepts very clearly, no ambiguity & he's pretty cute.

4.0
3.0
KINE4900
Feb 8, 2009

Knows his stuff and makes class fun to attend. he is quite disorganized though and uploads slides hours before class... on a good note though he is not too harsh on the eyes LOL! i recommend this course, his tests are fair and the topics covered are relavent to life. take this course!

5.0
1.0
KINEA
Feb 27, 2009

a nice prof. is funny, doesnt rush, makes it interesting although im not a big fan of kine. read the textbook, attend lectures and ull be fine

5.0
3.0
KINE1020
Apr 11, 2009

This professor is the second best teacher I've ever had. He's funny and informative, and knows what he's talking about.

5.0
2.0
KINE1020
May 21, 2009

One od the best profs ever.

5.0
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KINE1020
May 24, 2009

Really dynamic lecturer. Lots of fun in class. His exams are pretty straightforward. Great prof!

5.0
3.0
KINE1020
Jun 4, 2009

I'm a guy and I clicked on "Hot" for this professor. but its NO ****at all. this is how sick this prof is. It's been a real pleasure with this prof in my first year of uni. beats any other profs

5.0
1.0
KINE1020
Aug 23, 2009

BEST, BEST, BEST prof I've ever had!! He has a great sense of humor and explains incredibly well. He relates the course material to current events to it's more interesting. Exams are fair and straightforward... no tricky Qs. You'd enjoy any course you take with him, I promise!!

5.0
2.0
KINE1020
Sep 4, 2009

One of my favourite professors. He is awesome. Very funny. Explains the materially clearly. Focuses on what he teaches in class for the tests/exams.

5.0
3.0
KINE1020
Nov 28, 2009

GREAT! entertaining, funny, and useful information

5.0
1.0
KINE1020
Dec 9, 2009

awsome prof..very clear and simplifies material without cheapening you. keeps you interested!

1.0
5.0
KINE1020
Dec 12, 2009

I hope his face blows up

5.0
1.0
KINEB
Feb 26, 2010

he is awesome

5.0
3.0
KINE1020
Apr 8, 2010

hes funny but has hard questions on the exam! Loved him, hes fun to look at and listen to ;)

5.0
4.0
KINE1020
Apr 9, 2010

A really clear, informative and passionate teacher. My favorite prof so far. Also great to look at!

4.0
4.0
KINE1020
Dec 24, 2010

Very enthusiatic and passionate when conducting lectures. Excellent at communicating information to the class. He is funny and can be random at times during his lectures. He is a very positive guy and truly believes in what he does. Listen and take notes during his lectures and you will do well. His exams are a lot easier than kuks I find.

5.0
2.0
KINEB
May 7, 2011

perfect prof

4.0
2.0
KINE1020
Jul 1, 2011

He is am awesome Prof. Also not bad on the eyes! He makes lectures fun and the content is very interesting. He records lectures, so Its not mandatory to attend class, but you have fun if you do. Exams are very straight forward and must study for it

5.0
3.0
KINEA
Sep 9, 2011

Cool prof. Explains things clearly. His tests are fair. I won't say his exams are easy but if you do the work you will be fine. He isn't trying to trick you with questions. Plus he's not bad to look at lol

4.0
3.0
KINE1020
May 3, 2012

Nice professor funny as well. As mentioned before by other students, if you study you should do well during his exam section

5.0
1.0
KINE1020
Oct 9, 2012

A great guy

1.0
5.0
MEACCT
Feb 20, 2013

WHY!!!!!!!!

5.0
3.0
KINE1020
Apr 20, 2013

Dr.Riddell is a great prof! He did a great job explaining the lecture material and made it easy to understand. His exam questions are fair, just study and you'll be fine. Overall great prof!

5.0
2.0
1020125
Oct 6, 2013

Never a dull moment !

4.0
1.0
KINE1020
Feb 26, 2014

funny prof! super easy. just read his materials. don't really need to memorize them. easy to understand

5.0
1.0
KINE1020
Mar 3, 2014

you can tell he cares and he is a good communicator and story teller and makes the material exciting. this guy makes you look forward to lecture. especially compared to the other atrocious lecturers in this course like belcastro.

5.0
2.0
KINE1020
Apr 26, 2014

Dr. Riddell is one of the most caring professors I know at York. He is such a nice guy and always tries to make his lectures fun and engaging. He answers all your questions. His jokes are really funny and the man knows what he talking about. He makes kinesiology much more fun. He is one of few professors who will actual teach and fun to learn.

2.0
4.0
ENDO
Nov 1, 2014

not the best class rushes though the material

5.0
2.0
1020
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2014

Best professor out of all three for Kine 1020. He makes class interesting and his exam part is easy if you study.

5.0
2.0
KINE
Jan 27, 2015

He is a great lecturer but I think he is a little full of himself. I have heard he isn't the best person but don't let someones real personality get in the way of having a good class. Highly recommend him :)

1.0
5.0
ENDO
Feb 13, 2015

Don't take this.

3.0
3.0
KINE1020
Apr 24, 2015

Good Professor, Fair tests, does not reply to emails frequently

4.0
1.0
KINE1020
Grade: B
Sep 5, 2015

Seems like a nice professor, very clear, simple and stays on topic.

5.0
1.0
KIN1020
Nov 20, 2016
Would take again

as a first year student he was oen of the best profs i have ever had. he is so funny, inpirational, cares about the students, his lectures are aweosome and you will never get bored in his lectures and he is clear also if you listen and focus sometimes you can find out some of the quetions that he will asks you in his exams overall great teacher

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
KINE4900
Mar 29, 2017
Would take again

He has the facial appearance of a bald eagle for some reason. His course is great and tries to engage students in group discussion. Highly recommend the course.

4.0
3.0
KIN1020
Apr 13, 2017
Would take again

In my opinion, Riddell is a great prof. he isnt boring or monotone like some profs at York and he makes the material he teaches fun to listen to by being open and sharing personal experiences that help you remember certain topics.

3.0
2.0
KINE1020
Sep 13, 2017
Would take again

Actually has interesting stories, good teacher, enjoyable to be in class.

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
KIN1020
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2018
Would take again

He is a great professor and to do well on his part of the exam you have to read his content well. his stories are engaging and he puts effort into making the content easier to understand.

4.0
4.0
KIN1020
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2018
Would take again

He is a great professor that explains his content very well. His slides are organized but can be improved. His test questions are fair but not easy. Sometimes he does not record the lectures because of technical difficulties that only happens for him!!!

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
KINE4448
Grade: A
May 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Take the class for the content, not for him; I made that mistake since I liked him a lot from KINE1020. He picks favourites & you might not be 1 of them. His availability was terrible as he was away every other week. I really felt like I was bothering him every time I had questions for him after class; not helpful at all and super arrogant.

Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
KINE4448
Grade: A
May 9, 2019
Would take again

He has a very unique teaching style. He incorporates a lot real-life examples to solidify the concepts of endocrinology in class, while at the same time delivering some really good humour. He also allows for a lot of participation/discussion in the course, which I think a lot of upper year science courses are missing. Excellent course & great guy.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
KINE1020
Grade: B
Oct 26, 2019
Would take again

just study the lecture and you will do fine . also bonus questions on the exam. He makes class fun and interesting.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
KINE1020
Mar 5, 2020
Would take again

great prof - funny and goes at a good pace.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
KINE1020
Mar 28, 2020
Would take again

He is really a good prof. I would absolutely take him again if I have a chance.

5.0
3.0
KINE1020
Apr 6, 2020
Would take again

He is an amazing teacher that gives great lectures that are understandable. He loves to make jokes to get the class entertained in the morning. He has a great personality and loves to help students as much as he can. If you get a chance to also talk to him for a question or for fun then that would be amazing, let him know you're in his class

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
KIN1020
Apr 17, 2020
Would take again

Test questions are quite difficult because they're more conceptual and there's a lot of concepts to understand in this course. Lots of jokes and stories make his lectures easy enough to pay attention to. Super likeable, especially because the content he's teaching is what you'd expect from Kin and Health sciences, as opposed to KINE1000

Hilarious
Respected
5.0
3.0
KINE1020
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2020
Would take again

One of my favourite profs from my first year in kin! He keeps lectures interesting, makes you want to show up at 8:30am. The material can be a bit tough if you don't keep on top of it, but just go to every lecture and study throughout the semester. His exam questions are very fair and straightforward. Would definitely take a class with him again.

Test heavy
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
KINE1020
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

I can say for sure that he is easily one of the best profs ever. He makes the material interesting to learn and his lectures are great too. Posts lecture recordings and slides too if needed.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
KINE1020
Grade: B+
May 19, 2020
Would take again

Really enjoyed this class and professors. As long as you study hard twice a year (Midterm and Final) and stayed caught up on lecture notes you'll do well. Enjoyed Riddells lectures the most as he was a person that connected with students and brought humour to different lectures. If you slept in and couldnt make it to 8:30 the lectures are recorded

Test heavy
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
KIN1020
Jul 6, 2020
Would take again

Very interesting class. He motivated me to be in class so early even with the long distance from home to school.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
KIN1020
Jul 21, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Riddell is an amazing prof. He makes students first year to university very exciting and fun. He always made sure to share personal stories while teaching, which helped students like myself remember course content. Overall this class is very manageable and enjoyable, but make sure to study hard as the midterm was worth 38% and final was 40%.

Test heavy
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
KINE4900
Grade: A
Feb 22, 2021
Would take again

Every kinesiology student at york needs to take a class with him. will motivate you to do your best, favourite teacher at york

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
KINE1020
Grade: A+
Apr 16, 2021
Would take again

Riddell is an absolute gem. He was the best professor out of the entire KINE 1020 teaching team. When it was his turn to lecture, I felt so relieved. He really knew how to get his point across without crowing the slides, and made the material relatable

Respected
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
KIN4448
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2021
Would take again

One of the best professors at york. Treats students like human beings rather than robots. He's always willing to help and accommodate students when requested. Course material is heavy but tests are fair if you put in the work. It's a fourth year phys course, its obviously not going to be a walk in the park. Super interesting material!

5.0
4.0
KINE4448
Apr 18, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Riddell is the best prof in the kinesiology department. He treats students like people, and is always willing to answer questions. He made online school bearable, and I actually enjoyed listening to his lectures and going to his live class. I wish he was the head of the undergraduate department! All in all, awesome guy, take the class.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
KINE1020
Grade: A
May 4, 2021
Would take again

Amazing professor who genuinely cares about the well being of his students. His lectures are very straightforward and he explains concepts in a concise and clear manner.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
KINE1020
Grade: A
Jul 15, 2021
Would take again

The best prof I had coming into first year. He set the bar really high for the rest of my profs in the future. Good lecturer, was never bored when it was him teaching. Really enjoyed when he was teaching. Let us know what to expect on the midterms.

5.0
2.0
1020
Grade: B
Mar 30, 2023
Would take again

BY FAR THE BEST PROF AT YORK! Overall a great person and prof and he's very kind. Dr. Riddell gives amazing lectures and teaches like he's having a conversation with his students and doesn't just read off the slides being presented. Even though the course is content heavy, he does a fantastic job and explaining everything. AMAZING AMAZING GUY!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
4.0
3.0
KIN1020
Grade: B
Jun 6, 2023
Would take again

Riddell was one of the most real profs you may come by as he is truly funny through his arrogance and does not play nice but still manages to engage the class and be a good lecturer. He says everything as it is and he was one of the reasons why I passed this memorization-heavy course.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
1020
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 5, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Riddell made my first year much easier for me. He takes things slowly and makes sure to mention what is on exams and what you need to know throughout the lectures he teaches. He also cracks me up with his horrible dad jokes during the lectures but that's what makes him even more likeable. Who doesn't like a prof who can teach and be funny

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
4.0
2.0
KINE1020
Grade: B+
Mar 25, 2024
Would take again

One of the best professors at York, caring and respected with some fantastic lectures.

Hilarious
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
KIN1020
Grade: B
Apr 16, 2024
Would take again

One of the best Profs ive had, always entertaining throughout the lecture so students don't get bored.

5.0
2.0
1020
Grade: A
May 31, 2024
Would take again

Had him in my first year for Kine 1020. He's passionate about what he teaches, cares about his students and explains the material in a clear and precise way. To this day, he's still the only prof that made me not want to look at my phone while he's lecturing. Might honestly be the best prof at York.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
KINE1020
Dec 4, 2024
Would take again

Great Prof. I transferred out of York but he was definitely the best professor I had and he made his lectures entertaining and enjoyable.

4.0
3.0
KINE4448
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 12, 2025
Would take again

Funny, approachable and kind professor but I found his slides to be repetitive and all over the place. There were also a lot of diagrams which he asks not to memorize, so it was difficult to tell what he wants students to study. He is very open to regrading tests if you bring up an issue to him.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
1020
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 31, 2025
Would take again

Great prof! Very enthusiastic and gives amazing lectures.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
4.0
3.0
1020
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

Amazing prof, my fave lectures to attend, and does a fantastic job of teaching and keeping students engaged. Test questions can be a little hard and specific at times.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
1020
Grade: A
Oct 27, 2025
Would take again

Really entertaining lectures that stick with you. He was happy to answer questions and seemed interested in his work

5.0
3.0
KINE1020
Grade: B+
Nov 15, 2025
Would take again

Amazing lecturers and 3ppl teach this course together, so not sure who writes exams but questions were average (closer to hard) but the whole course doesn't have so much work. only a single mid-term and a final, no extra midsem work.

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
1020
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

He's the goat

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

19%

Textbook Required

26%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
B (6)
A+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(6)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 28 reported grades
A: 9
B: 6
A+: 4
Not sure yet: 4
Common Tags
Hilarious (18)
Respected (14)
Inspirational (10)
Amazing lectures (9)
Amazing lectures (7)
Caring (5)
Participation matters (3)
Test heavy (3)
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