Gary McDowell - Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dryden, NY

Professor: Gary McDowell

Department: Health Science

College: Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dryden, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HLTH126
• 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:

A bit querky at first, but give him a chance. He's very understanding & lenient so long as you communicate in advance & don't b.s. him. Great Professor! He's a rare type of guy who sincerely wants all his students to succeed in ALL aspects of their lives. I noticed the less mature students had a tough time with him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FITN108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I ended up dropping this class after I sent Gary three emails and left two notes with his secretary over the course of two weeks. The only email he ended up sending back to me (after two weeks) was "Show up in XX room on XX date or drop the class." The time he posted was during another one of my classes. Absolutely ridiculous and unprofessional.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HLTH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took online adult rec. and fitness, and when I emailed him a question it took him TWO WEEKS to get back to be. The info. he posts on the site is pretty meager. However, he's not mean. Not the greatest teacher... and I've heard similar reviews from other people that have taken classes from him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HLTH126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

dont bother to buy the book, class is so easy, show up and get an A

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

he is so dumb...go to class get an A>..no matter what ur grades are, miss a class and fail..beware he doesnt take excuses ( even medical ones)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HLTH126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is better than other HLTH 126 teachers. Just show up and don't miss his class. You will get A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FITN104HLTH126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

monotone, and weird, but he tries! He's 62 and looks 40! He definitely knows his stuff, and come on! It's soo easy if you just show up. DO NOT EAT IN HIS CLASS. It really pisses him off. Oh, and don't talk over him either.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HLTH206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE. He talks constantly about stupid crap (like making us look at a candle for 15 mins) He never gives any homework, but yet if you miss 3 classes you automatically fail! When he talks it sounds like there are bugs in his throat, one week in his class and you will be ripping your hair out of your head!

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FITTNESS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FITN215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

in aerobic conditioning.. you showed up mon and weds at at all and worked out for an hour.. you signed in and signed out and bam you got an A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HEALTH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He sounds like he has marbles in his mouth and all he ever talks about is dog and fishing.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HEALTH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

great teacher! Do your work and it's an easy A. He also makes himself available for you when you need help.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This professor sucks- all he does is talk about his son and fishing. I almost failled because of him-- don't take as a heath class- ok for pe though

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: TENNIS1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Thinks he is hot and the best. Watch out..he picks favorits AND he likes the girls.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FTINESS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

to hard for a gym teacher

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HEALTH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HLTH126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HLTH206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

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