honestly i NEVER write reviews but i wish i knew this is nothing like i expected before i signed up. if you are taking an ESS class just for an easy credit do NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. it was more work than all of my other classes. ive never had lectures, discussions, and projects all due in a week. i spend more time on this than any of my major classes

Slade has to be one of the worst professors at UCSB, she likes to speak to students like children. She doesn't seem to have a clue what she assigned and what she didn't. For an UD elective, the workload is ridiculous considering there isn't even an associated major. Read the book, skip the lectures, or just don't take anything with Dr. Slade.

She cares about attendance which is weird given that she teaches adults; must be a power thing. However... the class was easy and informative. I hope her son is doing well. You get the opportunity to learn from his bad habits.

Posted videos lack organization and clarity. One posted "lecture" was a 38 minute audio recording from class a previous quarter. Material is intuitive, and no real implications from course content other than "you should exercise"

This class is harder and more work than you think for UD elective. Weekly discussion posts, quizzes, and you have to turn in your lecture notes for participation. A TON of reading as well. Does Not go into detail on her slides at all, I can learn better by reading the book alone. Tests are proctored online at terrible times (weekends) as well.

Dr. Slade is definitely passionate about the topic of sports psychology, but it's a lot of work for an elective class. Weekly quizzes, discussions, a writing assignment, and a huge paper is A LOT for someone that just needed some extra UD credit. If you have a passion for exercise it's worth it, but be prepared to work.