Mike Schmidt

PE120 · FITN237 · FITN206 · INTERMEDWEIGHT · FTN300 · FITN201 · FITN683 · FITN680 · FITNE683 · FITN235 · FITN205 · FIT301 · FIT237 · BOOTCAMP · FIT332 · FITN301 · PE · FITNBOOT · FITTN300 · CPR120 · 35 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 98/100
RMP rating: 4.7/5
Take again: 77.78%
Difficulty: 2.2

The decision

that is usually an easy A if you participate, but choose bootcamp only if you want a real workout.

Best fit · Easy A HunterExcellent fitness coachVery easy AMotivating and knowledgeableShow up and participateBootcamp can be intense

Students overwhelmingly describe Schmidt as knowledgeable, motivating, caring, and highly effective.
Grades are extremely easy in many classes, especially if students show up and participate.
Fitness-focused courses can be physically demanding, but students usually see the challenge as worthwhile.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

97/100

Grades are extremely easy in most reviews because showing up, participating, and .

Online evidence is the strongest for a nearly automatic A, while in-person evidence ties the A and effort.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

84/100

Most courses are simple to pass, though bootcamp and weight training can be physically challenging rather than academically hard.

Online classes are very easy, while in-person fitness classes can feel intense depending on the activity.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

30/100

Attendance and participation are central to success, and one certification course explicitly warns students to attend class.

In-person evidence strongly supports attendance importance, while online reviews .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

93/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him because , and easy to succeed with.

Both formats are strongly positive, with and in-person reviews emphasizing coaching quality.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

96/100

Reviews repeatedly say A grades are easy when students participate, and .

Format shift

Online grading appears especially generous, while in-person grading rewards attendance and effort.

Workload

Light

82/100

Academic workload is light, but some in-person fitness classes require real physical effort.

Format shift

Online workload is very light, while in-person bootcamp and weight training can be physically demanding.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students consistently praise his expertise, motivation, practical instruction, and support across many years.

Format shift

Both formats show excellent teaching, with in-person reviews giving richer evidence of coaching impact.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

20/100

Assessment appears based mainly on participation, workouts, readings, practical skills, and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention readings and , while in-person reviews emphasize participation, workouts, and practical finals.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

31 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews praise his coaching, motivation, expertise, and practical instruction, with and effort.

Main concern

Some bootcamp and training classes are physically hard, especially at the beginning.

What students said

“As long as you show up and participate you are good to go.”
FITN301

“It is like a boot camp but he knows his stuff.”
FITN205

“Took his boot camp class. I threw up on the first two days of class because it was so hard.”
FITN680

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews describe a very easy, clearly graded class with and little effort needed for an A.

Main concern

Students may learn less if they only do the minimum because online grades appear very easy.

What students said

“it is nearly impossible to get anything lower than A in this class!”
FIT332

“it was the easiest class I've ever taken for credit.”
FIT332

“He provides all the resources you need to be successful.”
FIT301

Exam style

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because in-person reviews describe easy practical finals, and online reviews do not .

Easy Final TestPacket ProvidedPractical Skills CheckNo Clear Online Exam Policy

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention a , but it is described as easy, practical, and focused on what students learned.

Easy Final TestPacket ProvidedPractical Fitness Test

“The a packet with all of the exercises you'll be quizzed on.”
FITN205

“There is a but there is no worry for it because he wants to see how much you learned rather than giving a grade based on it.”
FITN205

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove an exam policy, proctoring, webcam use, open-book rules, or .

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“He is one of the greatest professors you could have at CSM.”
Voice snapshots generated from 35 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and physical challenge. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“Professor Mikel Schmidt is one of the .”

📈 Easy A Reality

97/100

“it is nearly impossible to get anything lower than A in this class!”

💪 Fitness Challenge

82/100

“This class will kick your ass but in a good way.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Coaching Style

Schmidt is a great teacher.
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and wants them to learn well what they are doing when they use the machine.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades & Effort

As long as you show up and participate you are good to go.
show up and .
and stretch daily and you will receive the easiest A.

Theme 3

💪 About Fitness Results

Coach was very supportive in helping me get back in shape.
I lost 2% body fat within the semester.
Took his boot camp class. I threw up on the first two days of class because it was so hard.

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 35 reviews cover many years, though some older reviews are short or say only No Comments.

Inside 35 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 532

4 out of 51

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2 out of 50

1 out of 52

Course coverage

BOOTCAMP5 reviews

FITN2054 reviews

FIT3323 reviews

FIT3012 reviews

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CPR1201 review

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FITN2351 review

FITN6831 review

FITNBOOT1 review

FITNE6831 review

FITTN3001 review

INTERMEDWEIGHT1 review

PE1 review

PE1201 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 6 · A 4

B range

No reported values

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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Mike Schmidt

x x x x x x x x that is usually an easy A if you participate, but choose bootcamp only if you want a real workout.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

WalkInThePark

Introductory

Mandatory

MustTake

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📈 Easy A Reality

💪 Fitness Challenge

👨‍🏫 About Coaching Style

📈 About Grades & Effort

💪 About Fitness Results

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

that is usually an easy A if you participate, but choose bootcamp only if you want a real workout.