Phil Appicelli - Winona State University, Winona, MN

Professor: Phil Appicelli

Department: Health Science

College: Winona State University, Winona, MN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HERS314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Appicelli has a lot of great qualities that can make him a good professor, but he can be hard to read sometimes. He has high expectations for his students and expects you to work for your grades, but that is completely appropriate. He means well and is always willing to help you. Make the effort to build a relationship with him and you're golden.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HERS314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I think he made this class harder than it needed to be. Barely covers everything in lecture so quizzes and tests are hard to understand. There are quiz and test questions about things he didn't teach. Beware that pretty much all quizzes are cumulative. The entire content of the class is memorization.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HERS314
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Requires a lot of studying and memorization to do well in his HERS 314 class. Definitely gives off a vibe that he's so much better than everyone in the class, acts like we should know stuff while it is still being taught to us like it is obvious. Quite rude, sassy, and unwilling to help at times. Work hard & get on his good side and youll get an A

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HERS314
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rarely finished the lecture notes in class, great guy in person, impossible to reach outside of class, very rude if you do bad on his quizzes, very high expectations for his students

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HERS314
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A lot of the exams are worded weird like he's trying to confuse you. Quizzes are pretty difficult and the weekly d2l assignments are way easier than the quizzes so don't be fooled. A lot of memorizing is needed and he does accumulative throughout the course and will throw old questions into quizzes and exams.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HERS314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't answer questions clearly at all. He gives you quizzes that are impossible because they don't actually contain information he taught you. He always goes over time in class so the last few minutes of class are always super rushed. He is a harsh grader. He doesn't seem to comprehend that people have no idea what is going on in the class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HERS314
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He sets the bar high but helps you rise to the occasion in any way he can. As long as you put in lots of study hours and don't fall behind you'll be alright. He doesn't take attendance but you basically need to be there because he gives short-cuts in class. He is an awesome professor!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HERS370
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The classes with him are tough, I also took HERS 314 with him. I like his teaching style, although many people disagree with me. If you ask for help he is there. These are classes that you need to study and learn and try in. His classes are not ones where you can skip class and not try.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HERS370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Be careful he purposefully tricks you on quizzes and exams, so read carefully. There are 3 exams, weekly quizzes, weekly homework, weekly lab assignments, and a term project. Biggest advice get started on the term project right away and pick an easy movement! Always ask him questions if you are confused and use the tutors for math help!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HERS314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Appicelli will purposefully try to trick you up with questions, so read carefully. You take 3-4 exam, usually weekly quizzes, and the final is partially cumulative. You also have homework and lab assignments. I used the book frequently for the quizzes and you need it for some labs. Spend time on knowing exercises for each muscle.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HERS314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A lot of these ratings are kind of harsh on DR. Appicelli. I had just recently finished Anatomical Kinesiology with him, and I will say it was rather challenging. I did manage to squeeze out with an A, and i'm sure a few did as well. He expects a lot from you, but what do you expect from that sort of class? Good professor, great overall person.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HERS314
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Do not take this class with him, you will regret it!!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HERS370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor flies through material in lecture so good luck keeping up. He gives you endless "review" problems that he never even covers in lecture. He's a nice guy, but if you're not naturally good at physics you most likely will struggle with this class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HERS314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Appicelli is an excellent professor. He was very informative and passionate about his material. It was an honor to be in his class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HERS314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Expects a lot and challenges you, but you come out of it with a huge knowledge base. Don't get behind or you'll be struggling. Make flashcards for quizzes and tests and go through them every day.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HERS314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is pretty challenging, but if you go and take notes on the examples he gives you have what you need for the tests. The tests are really difficult and require alot of memorization. Making flashcards helps alot. He can be kind of intimidating at first, but is helpful if you ask questions.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HERSALL
• 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:

Uses good examples that apply to daily activities and future professions. Very explanatory when you dont understand. He knows what he is talking about! Awkward humor but very nice guy and not intimidating. Exams cover class material. Fair grading.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HERS314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terrible!! Has no idea how to teach! Makes Tests to feel as if we are becoming doctors! Very full of himself!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HERS314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is full of himself. Likes to flirt more than teach. Does not care if class fails all of the tests.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HERS280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher but way too hard of a class for just 2 credits. You have to put together a huge term project which he gives you right before finals week. He knows what he is talking about but makes class super hard. Tests are hard too so make sure to really read the book and powerpoints. You have to show up everyday for class to get notes.