Keith Handling - University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Professor: Keith Handling

Department: Medicine

College: University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: KAAP305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is literally out of 100 points. 6 pop quizzes (2pts) - worst gets dropped, 3 open ended exams (20pts), a lab exam (20pts), and taping exercises (10pts). Therefore, if you mess up on the first test, you are pretty much screwed for the rest of the semester. The lab exam is so difficult and I don't think I've studied for something so much.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: KAAP240
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The hardest class I took this year and the reason dropped Athletic Training as my major. 2 exams and 1 final of 20, 20 and 25 open ended questions respectively. The questions are not hard but you can get 1/8 of a point off sometimes. Those lost points pile up and make it hard to get a good grade. Very hard class, dont take if you dont have to.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: KAAP305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I learned so much from this class, but had to work my butt off for the grade that I earned. Study all the time with a group for pop quizzes and make notecards for extra credit! The lab exam is intimidating but as long as you know your stuff you are good to go! DO NOT try to cram the night before for this class, there is way too much material.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: KAAP305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

MAKE NOTECARDS for literally everything. Don't be intimidated by Keith, he's great, very helpful, and I've learned more from him than any other professor here. Memorize your notes and you're golden. Lab exam is nerve wracking but if you know your stuff and study regularly its doable. Recommend taking it during winter session for sure.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: KAAP305
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you must take this class, have a friend that already took it or is currently. FLIES through the lectures, uses outdated methods, and it's a 3 credit course with a lab final. Grading system is terrifying. Take with your electives/breadth because it's too much info for 3 credits. Shame, because it's GREAT material if you can decode & organize him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: KAAP305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class and all of the information and things learned in lab were interesting. If you go to class and study your notes you should do fine. All the tests are short answer which is hard, but not to bad. I just wish I had more time to put into the class because it takes awhile to memorize the information.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: KAAP305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bc there is no textbook, your only source to go to is the teacher..which is a really hard source to utilize considering how rude and non compliant he is to help. He's unreasonable and questions on the test are too vague yet he wants you to be specific with your answers. AVOID..spare yourself the frustration

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HESC305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very good professor but he requires a lot of work for his class. The quizzes and exams are straight forward. You don't need the textbook. Just know the notes like the back of your hand and you will get an A. And ask questions if you don't understand! He will help!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HESC305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class ruined my life. Lab Final is ridiculously hard. Hopefully this is the last semester he's gonna teach because he needs to retire!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HESC305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If another professor is teaching this course, it would be best you go with the other professor. Class is mandatory because there are unannounced quizzes and he expects you to know exactly what he's talking about at all times. Exams are 20 short questions and you must list everything he wants in order to get full credit. AVOID if you can.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HESC305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this course. I agree that there is a lot of information to learn, but Keith is very helpful. The information was not hard to understand or memorize. His quizzes and exams are short answer but they are not tricky or hard at all straight out of the lecture material.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HESC305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yes, this class has a lot of info and requires so much time, but the only upside is that he tells you exactly what you you need to know. On the other hand, he needs to retire. He is extremely nit picky when it comes to grading & the entire class is based off 100 pts. I have no interest in AT but its a requirement. He can very rude at times too.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HESC305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A lot of people are crybabies about the athletic training class. Yes it is a lot of material and yes the class is difficult but if you are in the field of health and exercise sciences YOU SHOULD KNOW THIS MATERIAL!!! The stuff is interesting, important and practical. You will learn more in this class than any other. Keith is also an awesome guy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HESC305
• 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:

Just make notecards for every note he gives u,no joke,thats what is going to be exactly on the test,just make notecards after class, its only about 3-7/day,and study when test time comes...easy A oh yea-lab exam sucks,but again make notecards for that and practice them,trainers that quiz u are cool

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HESC305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I learned more in his class then any other class at UD. This man is so smart and knows his stuff. Make notecards and study daily and there's no way you can't get an A

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HESC305
• 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:

You have to take this class during winter session. The lab exam is serious and nerve wrecking. There's too much information to study.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HESC440
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hard class - but you learn important stuff. The only people who really have a problem with him are those who really don't want to learn anything. Easy class if you are smart enough.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HESC305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dont take fundementals of Athletic Training with this man!!!! he is boring, dull, and is unfair with is grading system. the whole class is on a 100 pt scale, with 4 short answer exams 6 2PT pop quizzes, and 10 1/2 pt labs.DONT TAKE HIM!!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HESC210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad class as long as you keep up with the notes. Don't bother buying the book, everything you need is from your notes. Good teacher, but his lectures trail off in many directions, he likes to talk really fast too. Memorize your notes for tests.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HESC305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots of notes, pop quizzes suck, memorize the notes and go to class and you will do fine on the tests.