4.5
Quality1.5
Difficulty95%
Would Retake110
Reviews95%
Would Retake
110
Reviews
Rating DistributionOfficial
5
85
4
11
3
6
2
6
1
2
What Students Say
“Prok is a great professor, does a good job at showing how the material we go over is used in everyday life”
KINE1306 - 5.0 rating“which can be confusing”
1346 - 2.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
96%
Textbook Required
90%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.27 avg changeRatings by Course
DRUGSHU
5.0
(1)DRUGANDHUMAN
5.0
(1)CPR
5.0
(1)KINE
5.0
(1)KINEFIRSTAID
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
CPR003
3.5
DRUGANDHUMAN
3.0
KINEFUND
3.0
DRUGUSEANDAB
3.0
1346
2.7
Reviews (110)
No Comments
The best Kine Professor i had
Easy and fun prof. Do your homework and you'll get an A.
What a great professor. Very easy work. Attend every class and do all the work and you will end up with an A. Try to focus on the class instead of him.
hes a great teacher, very nice to look at as well! would take another class with him any day.
good teacher
the guy was cool but told the same stories constantly. very easy class though
Fun, nice guy. Easy enough, just come to class and pay attention. Minimal homework, and he has interesting stories.
No Comments
He is very loud and likes to talk about himself A LOT,but overall, is a pretty kewl teacher.
annoying professor. thinks he's really HOT. and he is good looking but tells corny jokes, and tells the same stories constantly. stares in your eyes during lecture which is creepy, and his class is a real snoozer. very boring.. loves himself too much to allow anyone to talk.but is nice and tries to be entertaining. should have been a weight trainer
IT TOOK ME A YEAR TO GET MY CARDS!!!!! BUT OTHER THAN THAT IT WAS A COOL CLASS.
nice, cool, easy
He and his syllabus go on and on about "contact hours." Very strict on being absent. This was interesting because HE was hardly ever in class. Has his "assistants" do all of his work. Took this class to learn how to save a life. Made an easy A, but learned absolutely nothing. Don't bother trying to ask..he will not answer any questions. Bad prof.
Never in class.Didn't follow the syllabus.Doesn't cover the material very well even though he gives you a powerpoint of each chapter.Test are on the computer at home so test are tooo easy.I am afraid that I will be needed in an emergency and since I am certified I have an obglation to help-but I lack the actual knowledge b/c I didn't learn nothing.
His lectures are very practical and relate to the course. He challenges you to think about real life stuff. Makes the class more interesting than other standard boring lecture classes. He does tells quirky jokes but is a fair and will make you laugh :-) If you have hard time showing up for class do not take it as he give surprise assignments.
all i have to say is that this is a CPR class not a writing class. when you take a CPR class you expect to learn something and not have to worry about turning in articles every time the class meets.
HE gives you the power point and thinks you can handel it all from there. The test are on the commputer so you can use your books and other people. he will look for your article ever class. he is verry bad at aswering questions. dont even try to call or leave a e-mail because he will never answer I have tried to leave 3 e-mails
If your considering in majoring in kinesiology. You will enjoy the class. He gives you the whole inside scoop to what the industry has to offer. He lectures from real life personal experince and is extremely humble and helfull. The class gives you advisement as well as content Enjoyed it
First Aid=pretty easy. Tests are online,open book/note. He gives extra credit. Grades current events every week!kinda sux. will take off pts if thy're not stapled.lol.10 articles total.Presentation @the end of semester.easy.Very knowledgable in the area,enjoy his life stories. He can go off into tangents. Other than tests, I hardley used the book.
Any class by Prok is easy all you have to do is your article summary every week, take the test on line at home, and just be in class and you will get an A for sure. He is boring but it is real easy!
hiss classs is sssoo easy i dont see why any one stress this is the 2nd time taking a clas taught by.him easy & lid bacck!
Took his internet class...very easy! But you have to make sure you keep on top of the dates assignments and quizzes are due. If something is wrong e-mail or call him. Very helpful. He is a busy man and a little unorganized (used Syllabus from Fall 06 and doesn't always read/answer e-mail in a timely manner), but those are minor. Take Him! :)
Prok rocks.
If your taking the class as an elective you should do well just make sure you are there and turn in the articles because he will not help you out. if you are taking it because you will be needed in an emergency DO NOT TAKE HIM , you learn nothing and have to listen to him talk about himself, BORING!
Enjoyed Mr. Proks class. He is very knowledgeable in what he teaches. He tells alot of stories, but those are his experiences. Interesting and easy class. Just show up. An easy A.
I was very surprised with the content of the class. As it helped me with my anatomy class. He gives an easy to understand format with lecturers and assignments that related well to my anatomy class. Show up for class. Do the work and you will learn and earn an A
I took his drugs class and was very impressed with the class. I learned allot about how various substances effect the body and brain. He lecturers about real life stuff. Makes you think about various issues related to drugs. The power point presentation was easy and fun. I recommend taking him. Show up for class do the articles. You will do well
GREAT class Uses allot of cool examples from sports med. Knows his stuff. Take him. Just make sure to show up for class and do the work.
Great Prof Fun class Very knowledgeable. Enjoyed it Would take him again
Had him for first aid, he is ok class was easy ,he makes a big deal about attendance . knows alot about anatomy, should have taught that instead
Cool Guy knows allot and makes the class fun... Show up for up class do the work and you will do well. Whining about attendance and assignments is useless. He has a point about what is required in the way of attendance and assignments He will let you know this is college and the profs at Vista care about the students..
I enjoyed the class allot. The guys is cool. Do the work show up and pay attention. You will learn something. The guy has does not look it. But he has been teaching for awhile and can relate to being a student. My brother had him at Laredo Community College in 1999 and is now a certified personal trainer. So if your lazy don't take his class.
The guy is awesome.Thought the class would be boring. I was surprised. He knows his stuff and made the basic first aid stuff really interesting. Learned allot about the different systems in the body and how to care for breathing and heart problems. As a part time coach and mother I feel much more confident should a crisis arise. Great to look at !
The class was very real. Enjoyed the stuff on addiction. Prok tells it like it is. He makes you think Knows allot about drugs The power point assignment was fun and pretty easy. Make sure to do the work and show up for class. He does not accept excuses for missed work.
Superb teacher. My brother had taken his class before and recommended me to take it as well for my kinesiology credit. I did not know what to expect, but the class was great. he really knows what he is talking about. Its a fun class where i learned a wealth of knowledge.He has many stories and experiences.I wish he would teach all my other classes.
Excellent, wonderful, fun, cool, neat, EASY, what more can I say. He's a great teacher!
Great teacher. as long as you show up and pay half attenion you will get an a.
Prok is a great teacher he has an amazing story makes you really apretiate his wisdom. He makes CPR and first aid very personable and relatable. If you are there and paying attention you will get an A he makes it hard to fail his class. would recomend it to anyone
Awesome teacher! easy A
He Is Super Easy! All You Have To Do It Show Up, Do All The Work And Its An Easy A!
His drug class is totally awesome. He will open your eyes to the world of drug addiction. The class had a personal impact on me. I recommend him to any one. He is a great teacher and loves his job. Show up for class do the work and you will make an A Mr Prok Rock's
His first aid class is really cool. He covers allot of stuff with the human body and practically relates it. I really enjoyed the stuff on muscles and bones injuries. He is really easy and makes it hard to fail his class. Show up pay attention and make sure to do all the assignments and you will get an A I highly recommend him as his class is fun
Mr Prok will inspire you to appreciate the value of an education. He has an amazing story. The class is fun & informative. Do the work pay attention and you will do well.
Great Class !!!! Take Him
Mr. Prok is a very nice man! Take him!! Tests are all online!
He is a great teacher
A really great teacher and just a great person in general! Take him, you will not regret it.
Mr Prok is a great teacher. He shares interesting stories of his life and relates them to the material in class. The only problem is that it can be hard to concentrate due to his good looks!!
pretty easy class. Do ALL the articles.. I got a B b/c I missed a couple. 3 online tests.. and one PP presentation.
He was a really good teacher and funny. I enjoyed going to his class everytime which is why i never missed. They didnt offer my major at Northwest Vista (Athletic Training) but he was really helpful and would help me with things sometimes not even pertaining to the class because he was also an athletic training major.
Mr. Travis Prok is the nicest and most caring man I've ever met. He's not afraid to look you in the eye and when he does he really means it! He shares a lot about his personal life; what creeps me out though is the constant gazing in student's eyes...
One of the best instructors that I have ever had. Mr Prok has allot of practical real life information that he relates to the class. He is very serious about the pursuit of an education and applying yourself. So show up for class on time do the work and you will be successfull GREAT MAN !!! TAKE HIM...
Mr.Prok is a good teacher. The class is also really easy. You can make a decent grade as long as you turn in your articles and take the online tests.
Very informative and totally awesome drug class. Mr Prok integrates a "real life" approach to the content. Do all the articles and attend class regularly and yo will do very well Great Class Enjoyed It...
Really enjoyed the anatomy section and how it relates to dealing with an emergency It was a great addition to my other anatomy and physiology class. Helped me allot on the studying for A &P Do the articles, exams and do a good job on your power point presentation and you will make an A
Mr. Prok is by far the BEST teacher I have ever had. He mixes real life examples with lessons and makes sure you get it. He is also a all around great guy. I have taken his 2 of his classes and I wish he had more classes for me to take. TAKE HIM.......
he is not that great of a teacher. the information he taught more then half was wrong. he did not use the text book, I would not take him again. the articles and the test where a joke, easy A but you will not learn anything.
Great class very informative learned allot. Would take him again with out any hesitation. Mr Prok knows his stuff. Being a nursing major I found the class to be very helpful
I took Mr. Prok for First Aid/CPR. He is a funny teacher. Doesn't give alot of work load. He is very straight forward and overall an easy class. Got an A. I would take him again if I needed him for another class.
TOOK HIM FOR DRUG USE AND ABUSE. PRETTY CHILL GUY REALLY CORKY. TALKED A LOT ABOUT HIS PERSONAL LIFE AND DRUGIE FRIENDS BUT ALL HAD TO DO WITH WHAT WE WERE LEARNING. IF YOU WANT AN EASY A AND WANT TO LEARN TAKE HIS CLASS
His drug class is awesome ! Hard to put into words. Real world real life stuff all relevant to the text book and class. Work load is easy show up and do the work. He is also very funny and adds humor to the serious stuff. Enjoyed the class and would take him again
DO NOT GET THE BOOK, YOU WILL NOT EVEN OPEN IT. 10 weekly current events, do all of them. 3 tests that you take online at home, 1 final in class but easy to exempt the final. A power point presentation due at the end of semester worth 30% of your grade, it's easy. Don't miss class and contribute to the discussion and this class is an easy A.
Never used book, Attendance is mandatory especially for TUES. ARTICLEs (easy), No Homework,THE 3 TESTS ARE DONE ON UR OWN AT HOME OR LAB W/E, &thats it, I Learned A LOT, but his class is not hard at all. AND HE HAS A THING W/PPL WHO SMOKE HE CAN LECTURE ON SOMKING THE WHOLE CLASS, which was funny..lol
I actually used the text book and took the class seriously even though the work load was fairly easy. I can honestly say that I learned allot and would take another class from him. Mr Prok has allot of experience and his lectures help in many areas. I enjoyed the anatomy and physiology section.
AMAZING!!I had Prok for Drug use and abuse and first aid and I had such a great time in his class!!I did not purchase the book and we never needed it. He inspires his class and motivates you!Go to class that is really important to him and is worth a lot of your grade!! You will not be disappointed in these courses!! I actually learned a lot!!
Really enjoyed the lectures on anatomy and physiology. Mr Prok made understanding the circulatory system in relationship to CPR very helpful. May consider becoming an EMT Enjoyed the class and would take another from him. The current event articles helped allot in choosing a topic for the power point project.
Had Mr Prok for both Drugs and First Aid Awesome Instructor ! He makes his expectations very clear on the first day of class Show up to the class. Its pretty simple if your serious about school. Do the work and you will do well...I used the text book and have positive reviews for both classes I wish he taught more classes as I would take him again.
Great teacher! Enjoyed his class... Easy A if you do what he ask you to do. He does a lot if eye contact which I liked... Made me feel he was talking just to me... 10 current event articles and a PowerPointto be done... Plus he's not that bad to look at...
Mr. Prok truly made my last semester enjoyable for me. Very helpful and easy going. Text book was not used in class but still good to have to study off of. 3 test and current event articles, and a PowerPoint to be done. Would make eye contact alot. Made it feel that he was talking to you
Mr. Prok is an excellent teacher. Very down to earth. Motivates you to believe in your self, being that he had a hard life when he was younger. Very easy to understand and funny too. OH DID I MENTION HE IS SUPER HOT FOR A GUY IN HIS MID FORTIES!
Had instructor for both CPR and Drug class. Excellent instructor. Cares about your success and is willing to help and work with you. Don't buy textbook he has power point information for class online. If you show up to class, do current events, take tests on time and do power point you will get an A and not have to take the final. Easy!!!
great prof, super badass prof, great class, i took em for drug and alcohol abuse course and it was great
Super easy professor! Very laid back, funny and helpful. His CPR class was fun! If you do all the work you will get an easy A. Dont let him scare you in the beginning with assignments, its just an act :)
Took Professor Prok for First Aid & CPR. It was a good class, and he was a really down to earth guy with many stories to tell. He can go off topic at times, but the stories are funny. Attendance counts for participation points, so try to be at every class. Do the current event articles and tests, and you will get an A.
Awesome class and amazing Prof. Prok will motivate and inspire you !!! The class is fun and easy. He is strict on phone use during class and expects class participation Which is common sense and a common courtesy . I really enjoyed the class discussions. He has allot stories that validate the class content and discussions.
Professor Prok has been by far the most influential professor that i've had at vista. I took his "drug use" class and it was honestly my favorite. He gives you many real life stories and insight into his lectures. I highly recommend taking him. His class is very informative and fun, i loved it. We didn't use our textbook at all.
Prok is a very cool guy, very insightful & loves to share his wisdom & stories with the class. Easy A. Although he is a great guy, you won't actually learn anything academic, which is the point of taking classes. Even though conventional wisdom is more important in the long run, Prok seems to neglect the material he is supposed to teach.
I had Mr Prok for First Aid and CPR I very much enjoyed his practical approach to teaching. He did a great job on breaking down the resuscitation process of the circulatory and respiratory system when dealing with an emergency This was far one of the most valuable academic components that I learned and feel confident going to nursing school
Mr Prok is an awesome prof. The drug use and abuse class was amazing. The academic high point of the class that I benefited greatest from was the discussion on the Addiction process. He had real world wisdom that is paramount to the subject. MR Prok has by far been a positive influence on me personally. Luved the class.
Hands down the coolest professor at vista. Took Prok for "drug use and abuse" and "first aid". Made two A's.. easy! He likes to tell stories and will go off subject but theyre funny and he makes class fun. Easy work and 1 power point at the end of the semester which he grades very easy. if your present, youll get a 100. TAKE PROK!
He's one of the coolest instructors at NVC and has made a huge impact on my life and will on everyone's if taken seriously. Keep in mind do not get on his bad side he will be very quick to take corrective action. But if you just do what you need to do then you will receive an A+ no problem.
Very strict on a lot of things, attendance, articles every week, on time or absent, no dates on any assign. which can be confusing. On the bright side class is very passable if you make sure when assignments are due, be very CLEAR on when, Prof. Prok has many life stories. But honestly would not take this professor again.
Mr Prok Drug Use & Abuse Class was awesome. As a future chemical dependency counselor I very much enjoyed his practical approach to sharing his insight and stories which were all relative to the course content. He is strict on attendance and arriving late to class. If you attend class you are well informed and prepared for all exams & assignments
Took him for First Aid since it's required for Nursing. He's basically a walking encyclopedia. He's full of knowledge. Absorb as much as you can from him because he's a great teacher. Class is not hard if you do your part. Show up, turn in articles on time and in proper format and listen in class to pass your tests.
Not a very helpful class. He tends to drone on and on about his personal experience, while glossing over the actual class. I didn't find him to be much of a teacher, but rather, he seems to fancy himself an story telling inspiration. The class is easy because there's not much going on.
I took him for two classes. Found both classes too be very good. As a result I am now pursuing the fitness professional program with him. He possess a wealth of knowledge on the subjects that he teaches. I very much enjoy the practical examples that he sites through his personal experiences. The reality factor of his teaching is very helpful
He is very inspirational towards his students. Was a nursing major and he completely inspired me to go into the field of sports medicine. I am super glad I've taken his class. He may talk about real life situations quite a bit, but he knows his stuff. If you are a tobacco user, be ready to get his incite on tobacco products. He cares for students.
I took Prok for First aid/CPR and his class was fun and easy! Attendance does matter but its such an easy class its almost hard to fail. He will try his best to work with you in any way he can. He will almost always be a little late but he does not have a 15 minute rule!
Enjoyed the class. As an older student I really enjoyed the practical application of the course and how it crossed over with my Anatomy Physiology class. It was a good fit for me. Mr Prok is a good teacher and cares about his students. He will work with you. The class is fairly easy providing you show up do the work and complete all assignments.
It was an easy class. He discusses the entire body and describes how each part connects and effects the other parts. Homework is once a week, you review a medical news report or technique, there is one research project at the end. I recommend going.
Mr. Prok, may seem odd at first but he really is passionate about his craft, he really does care about his students. He will challenge you and motivate you. He knows how to relate life experiences to his lessons and at times he gets side tracked but it still correlates. He makes class go by fast. As long as you do the work, you'll pass.
Good Professor but he can be long winded at times. He has set standards for attendance and no late work. But he's got a great sense of humor and cares about his students.
He talks a lot, class is lecture heavy and participation counts. He has a funny sense of humor but it makes the class and lectures go faster.
Just show up and do the work and you'll get an A.
Very much enjoyed Mr Prok's class. He is very funny and knows his stuff. I really enjoyed how he connects real world health topics with his lectures and class assignments. He is a great teacher that cares about his students.
The class had some really helpful and beneficial lectures on the different parts and systems of the human body that related to the hands on part of the course. The class was fun and very interesting. Overall average in regards to home work and difficulty. Attendance and participation of in class work assignments are mandatory and fairly easy.
Prok is a great professor, does a good job at showing how the material we go over is used in everyday life. Second class with this man, got an A in both courses.
Excellent class and teacher.
do the work you will pass but got to put effort , homework once a week just doing a article and write a summary about it, final exam is research project/powerpoint doesn't grade hard just wants to see if you put effort and do it right.
Prok is so funny! He is loud and proud to be a teacher and i love that. when a professor loves teaching, that's when students learn the most!! He is amazing
Professor Prok is hilarious and a great Professor. He is passionate about what he teaches, not only that, he cares about his students. He wants his students to be successful in life and wants his students to take care of themselves. Especially their mental health. I learned quite a bit from his First Aid class.
Very easy class with an entertaining instructor. Prok is a funny and smart teacher who always had a story to tell and knew what he was talking about. The only problem is that your grade will be affected if you don't show up or forget to do your weekly article. Other than that, the class is definitely worth taking.
Prok is hilarious and super helpful. His class was easy and fun. Do your assignments, show up to class, and there is no way you can fail.
The best teacher ever, maybe later you can go to the bar and tell someone how great he is. I plan on taking a class again for fun
Took in summer one. What I enjoyed the most about this class is that he related the course to real-life situations so you can understand. Great humor. Current events are due every day every other week. Chapter homework almost every day, pretty easy if you read the book. A project @ the end of the semester. Cell phones NOT allowed. WILL call u out.
I LOVED professor prok! He was an amazing teacher and really cared for his students, one of my favorite professors ever. There is a weekly report do but it's so easy, just make you sure you do them or you won't pass. A couple tests online. Responds to emails right away. TAKE HIM FOR SURE!!! Miss you prok:/
If you don't turn your assignments in on time, you will not pass. Will not grade things that are not turned in on time. Only lectured once a week, but has 90 question tests due every Sunday along with responses.
Can't say I really enjoy remote classes with covid. But I really enjoyed this class and the teacher ! Everything is laid out & easy to follow The lectures relate to the tests & discussion assignments. The big bonus is everything was due on Sundays which was very helpful.
Professor Prok is an amazing professor. He really shows that he cares and explains things very well. I would definitely take him again.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
96%
Textbook Required
90%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.27 avg changeRatings by Course
DRUGSHU
5.0
(1)DRUGANDHUMAN
5.0
(1)CPR
5.0
(1)KINE
5.0
(1)KINEFIRSTAID
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
CPR003
3.5
DRUGANDHUMAN
3.0
KINEFUND
3.0
DRUGUSEANDAB
3.0
1346
2.7