Shaw Academy

i’ve taken two online courses with the shaw academy over a two month period and i have been pleased with the new knowledge gained from participating in these courses.
the first course i took was on sports nutrition, which is a subject near and dear to my heart, as i am a long distance runner and fitness enthusiast. i learned a great deal about what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat before, during and after exercise. the most practical application was learning how to plan a daily diet that would include all of the food groups, and supply the body with all of the necessary vitamins and minerals to function properly.
the second course i took was on the subject of diet & weight loss management, something that i always wanted to delve into on a deeper level since i struggled with dieting and weight loss when i was younger. the course went into details about hormones, as they relate to hunger and bodily functions, as well as fats, sugars, and dieting fads. let’s just say, i now know why we shouldn’t trust fad diets or why people usually fail to keep the weight off after trying a fad diet.
both courses were delivered exclusively online, with a combination of live and on-​demand seminars. if i ever missed a live seminar, i could just watch the video on demand at my leisure, and complete the assignment related to that seminar. the instructors were always available via email and i never had to wait more than 1 – 2 days to receive a response to an email query. at the conclusion of each course, there was a final assessment that would test your knowledge of the material taught. although a student only needed a 50% to pass the final assessment, i received a 95% on both assessments and received a certificate marked «distinction.» this is something i’ll be framing on the wall of my office!
i am currently enrolled in a third shaw academy course, and look forward to continuing my education online.