Craig Cisar - San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Professor: Craig Cisar

Department: Kinesiology

College: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: KIN155
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Cisar is a great professor and a nice guy. The class is fast over the summer but he covers everything you need to know for the exams and gives a lot of hints to key concepts that will be on exams. Offers up to 5% extra credit for participating in labs and taking quizzes. He wants you to succeed and is very passionate about exercise physiology.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: KIN155
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I have him for Kin 155. He was the only professor who teaches this class so I had no choice. He's a good teacher, but he has trouble hearing you. He also does not like people asking him questions >:( . What he says in class is what is on the tests. As long as you study, attend lectures/lab, and do the active learning credit you will be fine..

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: KIN155
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

easiest class you will ever take. i went to lecture and studied those lectures and got 93% overall. great class to learn about the physiology during exercise. don't worry too much about studying from the study guide. everything is in the lectures. just attend class and you'll do fine

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: KIN155
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

His lectures are fine and could be a bit dry at times. Make sure to participate in lab for extra credit percentage points in your grade. Your grade comes from 2 lecture and 2 lab exams. The study guide is slightly helpful but it's better to study through each page in his course reader. It is difficult to ask him questions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: KIN155
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

i learned so much in this class. very interesting topic to learn especially for all going into the fitness industry/pt. the class itself was easy. the exams were all straightforward questions. no trick quesitons at all. he repeats many things that are on the exam. listen carefully. no need to take notes -theyre all in manual

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: KIN155
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

great professor. tells you all the information you need to know and no more. gives you study guides for what is on the exam. all you need to do is study the lecture/lab manual and you'll do fine. i didn't even attend class and studied off the manual and got an A (95%). not as hard as others make it seem. great class. i learned a lot.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: KIN155
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Cisar was laid-back. The course was doable. Simple grading criteria, 2 lab exams and 2 lecture exam. So the study method is like Costco, it's in bulk sizes. Daily studying is highly recommended. All exam material is based on the course reader he developed. Crack jokes sometimes. Not a difficult class, study hard and you'll most likely pass!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: KIN155
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This is one of those classes that are super straight forward. If you put in the effort, you'll pass. If you don't put in the effort, you'll fail. It really is an easy class if you go to the lectures and labs and pay attention to the stuff he says to remember because he does let you know what to expect on exams. Good teacher and a good class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: KIN155
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the older teachers Ive had, so expect what you would expect with any old person. Hes however extremely smart and will prep you for tests. You gotta study but not impossible just put in some time youll be fine. Cracks jokes here and there and really cares about his job and students.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: KIN155
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class was one of the best I have ever taken at SJSU, the professor absolutely sets people up to succeed, moreover, the lessons about health and life are invaluable, he is energetic, informative, and passionate about the subject....the material is intense, but he made it understandable, and enjoyable, life is not a spectator sport, thank you!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: KIN155
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Class is comprised of 2 midterms (both lab and lecture) and 2 finals. Cheap but big book. Labs are not mandatory. Gives EC for doing the labs sheets. Class can be challenging. Lectures were hit or miss you either get it or you dont. This is definitely a class you would not want to skip on. #1 Advice: Master the book master the class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: KIN162
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Oh, Cisar...He reads straight from the slides, but know your course reader, it is basically the bible for this class. Take notes on it. And don't lag on the class project. His exams are 100+ questions, so you can miss a few on the exam, but know the basics you learned in Kin155. GOOD LUCK!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: KIN155
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the top 5 best professors I have had in the KIN dept. Ask questions if you don't understand and he'll be glad to explain. Participate in labs which will boost your grade. His test are like Dr. Wughalter style (for most multiple choice questions they are: A, B, C, D: a and b, or E: all of the above)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: KIN155
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Cisar is awesome and hilarious. He's very knowledgeable and knows how to explain it clearly. He tells you what's going to be on the exams. His text has very good notes and can help you study for the exams. He has the weirdest yet funniest sense of humor because he doesn't try to be funny.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: KIN155
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a great lecturer. When he feels he is boring, he tells a story, with his odd humor. He is not as clear when you ask questions during office hours or on a personal basis. If you did well in human physiology, this course will be very easy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: KIN155
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Cisar is an awsome teacher. He knows his stuff better than anyone, but he can make it so easy to understand. straight foreward tests. Sense of humor is different, but i think it is hilarious! Very dry and awkward sense of humor. if you pay attention in class, he will tell you exactly what is on the test.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: KIN162
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Use the study guide and skip class, Key to getting by in his class. Lecture is verbatim to the study guide. Cool guy though, so just take the class and take your A or B.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: NUFS163
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This teacher is horrible!! I took his winter class and it was a joke. You buy the reader and he just puts the slides up and reads straight from them...sooo boring! and he tries to be funny but nobody laughs and he makes really weird and inappropriate jokes. Super awkward! DONT BUY THE BOOK! I wasted my money, we didnt use it once!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: NUFS163
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Winter Session- Two tests, two papers(first-3-4 pgs,seconed-2-3 pgs).Class EASY just study the highlighted info and your set. Buy the nutrition book, DONT buy the PHY. ed book-trust me!!!in ten days you dont even use it- big waste of $$. Go to class everyday.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: KIN35B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

CLASS IS EASY AND THE PROFESSOR IS COOL