Professor: Goldstein Course format: Lecture Number of respondents: 67 Total Enrollment: 92 Class Composition: Froshs: 0 Sophs: 17 Jrs: 33 Srs: 41 Concs: ? Non-Concs: ? Don't Know: ?

Instructor Average: 1.67 Course Average: 1.79

“Principles of Exercise Physiology” examines the effects of exercise on the body from the standpoint of a physiologic perspective. The course focuses on topics such as muscle and neural control, metabolism, and thermoregulation. Technically, the only prerequisite for this course is Bio 80, although some respondents indicate that it is unnecessary for success in this course.

Professor Goldstein received rather mixed reviews from class members. According to the majority of survey correspondents, he gave clear, interesting, well organized lectures, although some respondents indicate that they were sometimes a little dry. He consistently outlined each lecture prior to class and was always receptive to questions. Correspondingly, Goldstein always took students’ needs into account and was very accommodating. However, some students complained that it was taught as an introductory course, and as such at too basic a level.

Reviewers found the course packet very interesting, but found the textbook unnecessary and irrelevant for the exams. In terms of the grading rubric for the course, the work consisted of three exams and one paper or presentation. Reviewers indicate that this workload was manageable given enough personal commitment to the material.

Potential class members can expect to devote between three to six hours per week for the class. In terms of academic fulfillment, respondents offered no clear consensus. Accordingly, reviewers disagreed as to whether this time commitment was more, less or exactly what they had expected prior to enrollment. In general, take this class to learn about an interesting subject matter, without the burden of a heavy workload!

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