Instructor
Physical education (table tennis, swimming)
Career
- Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University · Physical Education Program · current
Recent courses
- PEPC 16.04
- PEPC 17.13
- PHYED 122
Comments
Breakdown
Grading fairness3.2
Workload3.5
Would retake3.7
n=22
Top comments
Golden Llama
Hard tabten practicals but fatherly and fun
negative
- Retake?Yes
table tennis is actually my second class with Coach Mac; ngl, I had a love-hate relationship with him HAHA. Ayun lang talaga, cons ko sa kaniya is he expects his classes (lalo na for men) na dapat alam na ‘yung sport mismo (knows the fundamentals na agad-agad), and from September to December, parang finals talaga HAHA — I'm telling you na ang challenging ng mga practicals niya but super fun! Every practicals niya parang minute to win it ang peg. Mas mahirap nga lang ang tabten kaysa sa vball (which was my first class w him). Pero mas nangibabaw ‘yung pros niya. Agree w na he gives off fatherly vibes; puwede kayong mag-asaran and super focus niya sa mga forms namin and the like. Negotiations are the key rin when it comes to practicals; he gives extra points/credits lalo na if you do well in practicals. He also offers extra attempts sa practicals if may failed attempts ka (pero depende sa mood niya HAHA). Above all, Coach Mac’s classes are challenging and demanding pero super fun talaga; remembering those days na gusto ko pang mag-extend ng time kasi super limited ng playing time. Got an A sa two classes niya, but getting an A sa tabten was really hard, considering 95 na ang A niya during our time. That said, hard A (but he curves hehe).more
Swift Viper
Challenging swim class with the most demanding timed assessments
negative
- WorkloadHeavy
Yey, he's back! I'm not sure how he will treat the new class because he just came from a health concern (kaya nasa table tennis siya for the past sems). Pero from our class (all male), it was challenging. It is beginner friendly, yes. Actually, I was not a beginner but literal noob, but after taking him I can now flex freestyles, backstrokes, and butterflies (but are still bad forms). It was challenging because compared to other swimming sections, we had the most demanding assessments. 1. Midterm is a 20 laps freestyle under 20 mins 2. Finals is a 4 laps with each lap having different strokes under 4 mins. If you got like 20:01 or 4:01, that'a already an F. But surprise surprise, I got F on both assessments. I took a makeup exam (where I performed both assessments lol), I performed better, but still failed because I was overtime for around 3 secs. Surprise surprise, I got a B!more
Icy Bison
Chill RecAc, shocked by the curve-down
- Retake?No
- LeniencyNo
- WorkloadLight
Had him for RecAc. The activities submitted were vvv chill, yet the effort I put into making quality output during the online setup was serious. This is me not being too narcissistic, but I **used to** have fun in that class and **used to** like the prof; but damn, I was just so shocked at the grades by its release—it was literally the lowest subject I had. Like, when you are very very surprised that a strict prof curves up a grade, I felt that, but this time very very surprised that a chill prof curves *down* a grade haha. Anyway, same rules do not apply since that was RecAc, and this is volleyball. But if he is like this in a non-physical sport, it makes you think on how he can possibly be... Best wishes,!more
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Earnest Osprey
Learn the strokes and breathing or assessments hurt
neutral
if u're grade conscious and lack endurance, coach mac will be a problem cause I think you're the batch where PE grades are counted in the QPI. If not, take him. You'll learn the strokes if you take the class seriously, you'll learn how to swim, and you'll not die. The real challenge is on how you can master, or at least perform with the right movements, the STROKES and BREATHING given the short amount of time. Kasi performing them skillfully will make the assessments ez pzmore
Keen Hare
coach asajar was rly fun tbh.
positive
- Retake?Yes
coach asajar was rly fun tbh. really chill and accommodating for newcomers and experienced swimmers alike. Beginners are guided while advanced are given workouts! Very approachable and always is fun every session tbh. Finals was a inter-class competition which seems intimidating but its just a fun time overall!more
Daring Puffin
Only PE uniform and jogging pants! :)
Only PE uniform and jogging pants! :)
Anonymous
Self-defense under Sir Richard is super fun, don't overcut
positive
Self-defense under Sir Richard is super fun :) Be ready to learn how to perform chokes, headlocks, dislocations, etc. It's just that this class is usually very early in the morning, so be careful not to overcut, because he does drop studentsmore
Anonymous
he curved for me!
positive
- LeniencyYes
he curved for me!
Lively Falcon
took him for table tennis! DONT 🤣
negative
- Retake?No
took him for table tennis! DONT 🤣
Clever Robin
Orienteering is Amazing Race every week
Orienteering is like an amazing race every week!! If the whole class finishes the activity fast, he dismisses the class an hour early or so.
Kind Puffin
Strict with guys, high grades if you hold up
mixed
- 4.0 attainableYes
I think there’s a certain difference of his teaching styles in girl and boy classes. He is more lenient on girls but not so much for the guys. Took table tennis and he is very strict with a lot of practicals involved! He grades high though as long as you don’t submit to the pressure. Cons for guys: gets mad if you’re not good enough parang coach talaga, also keen on attendance so don’t be late or absent.more
Anonymous
Chill and nice for volleyball
positive
- Retake?Yes
had him for volleyball! really chill and also very nice. just make sure to listen well to his instructions and be in class on time!
Hidden Badger
Nice, casual, not strict if you're on time
positive
- Retake?Yes
he was my prof in vball but he’s really nice and casual lang siya magturo. he’s not strict at all as long as u attend ur class on time :3
Brave Llama
Fatherly coach, tough practicals, generous curve
positive
- Retake?Yes
- 4.0 attainableYes
- LeniencyYes
- WorkloadMedium
Coach Mac gives off very fatherly vibes! -A lot of practicals, I tell you. -Difficult to achieve high scores, especially with the serving practical tests. -I took his 7 AM class, and I've been late many times, but I think he's not that strict unless absences. -I was shocked when I saw the box and whisker plots for the grades because he curved our grades so high! Overall, an easy B+ (but only a few of us got an A). Tagging my PE partner hehe 🏓more
Noble Finch
Intimidating at times, but guides beginners well
positive
- Retake?Yes
- 4.0 attainableYes
- LeniencyYes
I'm currently taking a class with him 😊 Sometimes he can be intimidating, mostly when he notices any incorrect movements. But it is important that you listen to him because he wants you to learn the best and easy way to execute the sport. No worries if you are a beginner because he will definitely guide you and give a number of chance for you to get a perfect score in an activity. Just don't forget to be on time, answer the 2 quizzes on canvas immediately, and always wear your pe uniform. Other than that, you should not be pressured or worried because you are definetely gonna make friends and enjoy the class.more
Anonymous
Basta pumasok ka lang
positive
BASTA PUMASOK K LNG HAHAHAHAHA
Happy Newt
THE BEST!!! GOAT!!!
positive
- Retake?Yes
THE BEST!!! GOAT!!!
Anonymous
EZ A Rec A if you show up and try
positive
- Retake?Yes
- 4.0 attainableYes
- WorkloadLight
had him for onsite rec a ! EZ A basta be present lang tas ayusin mo maglaro (as in literally just try). Hes so chill kahit yung mga nakisit in kong blockmates tinuruan na nya HAHAHAHAHAHmore
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- Quiet Newt
i agree 👍🏻
Keen Tiger
Chill onsite table tennis, pick a friend as partner
positive
- Retake?Yes
- WorkloadLight
Had him for table tennis and i recommend him!! Hes super duper chill😎 i have never tried table tennis before yet i thoroughly enjoyed his class cos i rlly got to learn :> i suggest u take table tennis w a friend because he asks u to choose your partner for the entire sem na. For the doubles games, he pairs someone from group a and someone from grp b. I guess the only con is his modules on canvas r super gulo :/also dont be fooled by the flex label on table tennis! All of our sessions were onsitemore
Hidden Hare
GOAT PE prof who commends effort even after mistakes
positive
- Retake?Yes
I took him in basketball last semester. Even if you make a mistake...in the end he will commend you for making an effort to improve your skills. Overall, despite whatever PE you took under him, he's a GOAT prof.more
Anonymous
Tito vibes, lenient deadlines, only two Canvas quizzes
positive
- Retake?Yes
- WorkloadLight
I was his beadle for table tennis last semester and all I can say is that he's got that tito vibes that will make you enjoy his classes (for me at least). He's also very lenient with deadlines, and he only assigned us 2 asynchronous canvas quizzes. He gives is these tasks usually 2 to 3 weeks before the deadline so you'll have plenty of time to accomplish them. He also puts a lot of focus on how you execute certain movements and he points out and corrects even the slightest mistakes in your movements. Not sure how this would translate in recreational activities but there's really nothing you should worry about. He's a cool prof overall but this would be his last semester teachingmore
Rapid Bison
yes iirc! but i took him last semester
yes iirc! but i took him last semester
Teaching
MONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT
PEPC 17.13 section PFT-K, lecture, TUE 09:30 to 10:30, LS POOLPEPC 17.13 section PFT-L, lecture, TUE 10:30 to 11:30, LS POOLPEPC 16.04 section PFT-M, lecture, TUE 13:00 to 14:00, TAB TEN AREAPEPC 16.04 section PFT-N, lecture, TUE 14:30 to 15:30, TAB TEN AREAPEPC 16.04 section PFT-O, lecture, TUE 15:30 to 16:30, TAB TEN AREA
PEPC 17.13 section PFT-K, lecture, FRI 09:30 to 10:30, LS POOLPEPC 17.13 section PFT-L, lecture, FRI 10:30 to 11:30, LS POOLPEPC 16.04 section PFT-M, lecture, FRI 13:00 to 14:00, TAB TEN AREAPEPC 16.04 section PFT-N, lecture, FRI 14:30 to 15:30, TAB TEN AREAPEPC 16.04 section PFT-O, lecture, FRI 15:30 to 16:30, TAB TEN AREA
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