AI Rate Professor

Physical Ed

Timothy Byrnes

PE183 · PE121 · WEIGHTLIFTING · PE235 · FIRSTAID · BASKETBALL · PE252 · PE243F · PE244 · PE247 · PE243 · PE1 · 235F · 44 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
72.22%
Difficulty
1.9

The decision

if you want a low-stress PE course with high grade upside, but be ready to self-manage communication issues.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy AExtra CreditFlexible DeadlinesMixed CommunicationPractical Assignments
  • Most students describe Byrnes as very easy, grade-friendly, and .
  • The course often .
  • Negative reviews focus on weak online organization, poor email response, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

92/100

Most students report A-range , and keeping up with basic participation.

Both formats look easy, though online has more complaints about organization and communication.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

The material is repeatedly described as basic, straightforward, practical, and not intellectually demanding.

Online and comments especially emphasizing simple participation.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

72/100

Flexibility , and , but some activity-based classes still expect participation.

Online reviews emphasize deadline flexibility and retakes, while , and makeups.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

and useful material, though communication and online organization keep him from must-take status.

In-person sentiment is steadier, while online sentiment is more polarized.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

90/100

, retakes, makeups, extensions, and many A .

Format shift

Both formats show grade leniency, with and in-person makeups frequently mentioned.

Workload

Light

82/100

Most work is short, simple, and completion-based, though accelerated online sections can feel busy.

Format shift

Online workload can be heavier in short sessions, while as easy and practical.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Many students find him caring and practical, but several criticize , and poor email response.

Format shift

, while online reviews show stronger inconsistency.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Grades appear driven mostly by assignments, videos, reflections, practical work, quizzes, and participation rather than high-stakes exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention modules, videos, assignments, and some exams, while and simple assignments.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews describe easy, practical classes with , makeups, and straightforward expectations.

Main concern

Some students report .

What students said

“I ended the class with 100% just because I completed the .”
PE243F
“Class is pretty easy. Informative and fun class just go to class and do the work assigned and you will get an A”
PE235
“ because I didn't have the cash on hand that week to buy the full contents of my earthquake kit for the proof-of-completion photograph.”
PE235

Remote format

Online

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews mostly call the work easy and useful, but several complain about messy Canvas organization, weak teaching presence, or .

Main concern

Online communication and course organization can be inconsistent.

What students said

“ and .”
PE243
“ so get ready to do everything yourself.”
PE235
“PE243 was completely on-line. Rather than teach anything, the instructor was more of a curator of videos from the Self-help isle of YouTube and Tedtalks.”
PE243

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

but student comments , and at least one take-home final-style quiz.

Easy ExamsTake-Home QuizRetakesExtra CreditFlexible Tests

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

84/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and a , but do not clearly prove closed-book or proctoring rules.

Easy ExamsTake-Home QuizQuizzes
“4 easy exams.”
PE243
“ .”
PE247

Online

Online reviews mention easy exams and extended tests, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policies.

Easy ExamsTest ExtensionsModule Exams
“The , so and you'll pass.”
PE243F
“The and neither are the assignments.”
PE252

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“I ended the class with 100% just because I completed the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 44 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

📈 Easy A Pattern

92/100

“I ended the class with 100% just because I completed the .”

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“He's a really understanding professor and his course is very straight forward.”

⚠️ Communication Risk

55/100

“ so get ready to do everything yourself.”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easiest class I have taken.
  • Class is pretty easy.
  • Just show up and be ready to play.

Theme 2

💬 About Communication

  • great with communication.
  • .

Theme 3

🧾 About Workload

  • There are a lot of short 5 minute video watching and a lot of self reflection but in NO MEANS is it hard.
  • Three exams and thirty modules each with assignments attached.
  • Offers 3 EC, about 3 assignments due each week

Data context

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Analysis sample

44

Recent reviews read by the AI

44

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-four reviews across online and , though some older reviews are less detailed.

Inside 44 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 522
4 out of 510
3 out of 52
2 out of 56
1 out of 54

Course coverage

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PE2437 reviews
PE2527 reviews
235F3 reviews
PE1213 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

34 reported outcomes

A range

28

A+ 7 · A 20 · A- 1

B range

4

B 4

C range

1

C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values