About This Course
What you will learn:
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Study Tai Chi Online Course and Learn This Gentle Form of Exercise and Martial Art
Our Tai chi Online Course teaches students who have so little experience with this practice and those who have some experience and would like to refresh their knowledge, the fundamentals, benefits, and proper technique. Tai Chi Chuan, also known as Tai Chi, is a delicate martial art and exercise that promotes and improves health.
The course starts with an introduction and explains the course layout and the skills acquired from each module. This is followed by demonstrating to students the best way to study the course, including a guide to optimizing the time and experience of the content material. Beginning with a synopsis of Tai Chi, the learner will understand what it is, used for, and its history.
Tai Chi is distinctive in what it provides practitioners; we explain the physical and psychological health benefits that this highly accessible martial art offers. The study evidenced the Taoist philosophy and fundamentals integrated into this martial art and whose comprehension will guarantee learners improve more from Tai Chi.
Qigong is an ancient source of energy training that is often used alongside Tai Chi and may be unfamiliar to many new to Tai Chi and allied areas. The course covers Qigong and the ten fundamentals that must be followed regardless of which form of Tai Chi is practiced. The Tai chi Online Course will define these ten steps and understand what they are and what role they perform in Tai Chi.
The training demonstrates the fundamental standpoints, arm and hand poses, and arm and hand movements of Tai Chi. We show you where to practice, what to wear, and the best places to exercise. We also include a brief, outlined warm-up that can be performed before implementing Tai Chi.
The Tai Chi Online Course clearly explains how and when to perform the 21 figures of the Beijing Short Form of Tai Chi that will be used as your training. We have included the information that will be helpful to those who are serious about Tai Chi and want to teach or start a business. A resource list of useful websites and links to videos is also included with the Tai Chi Course.
What you will learn with our Tai Chi Online Course
● Tai Chi – An Overview
● Traditional styles of Tai Chi
● The Benefits
● Tai Chi Philosophy and Principles
● Principles of Tai Chi Practice
Who would benefit from the course?
Tai Chi has been around for centuries, making it one of the oldest and most popular forms of exercise and movement. It is a low-impact exercise that can provide both physical and mental health benefits. From beginner classes to advanced training, anyone can learn how to practice Tai Chi no matter what their level of skill. With a few simple breathing techniques and movements, practitioners can deepen their practice.
Courses For Success offers instant access to an online course where you will be guided by qualified and experienced instructors who will help you understand the art of tai chi. From learning about the classes available for beginners to intermediate and advanced students, you will have lifetime access to professional video courses, training videos, practical Tai Chi exercises, Qi Gong postures, basic concepts for understanding internal energy, as well as detailed explanations about the form's foundational principles.
Considering its multiple benefits and accessibility, the Tai Chi Course is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning about and practicing basic Tai Chi, but have little or no previous experience or knowledge.
With just a small time commitment each day or week, you will experience powerful effects from your practice with improved mental clarity and better overall physical health in addition to gaining knowledge of one of the oldest living martial arts still practiced today.
Whether discovering this ancient form of exercise or looking to improve your current practice, the CFS introduction to Tai Chi course has all you need.
Tai Chi Online Course - Requirements
The Tai Chi Course is delivered 100 percent online 24/7.
To successfully complete this course, a student must:
● Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
● Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
● Be a self-directed learner
● Possess sound language and literacy skills
Quick Course Facts
Course content is structured for easy comprehension
Registered students gain unrestricted access to the Tai Chi Course
All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device
Study online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace
All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion
For any additional questions please see our comprehensive FAQS tab above.
Tai Chi Online Course Outline
Tai Chi Online Certification
Module 1: Tai Chi – An Overview
Part 1: Tai Chi - An Overview
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art and fitness regimen steeped in the Taoist idea of harmonious existence. It emphasizes conscious, calm, and deliberate movements, as well as precise, natural breathing practices. Some people consider it to be a moving meditation. The emphasis and flow of the work are important to it.
Topics to be discussed include:
● What’s in a name?
● Tai Chi – a martial art?
● The purpose of Tai Chi
● Types of Tai Chi
● Historical Context
Part 2: Traditional styles of Tai Chi
These styles range in structure and "flavor," and are connected with varied motions and scales of movement: some "big frame" or exterior styles may have a broad and sweeping arm movement, whilst others may have a much smaller arm movement.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Chen style
● Yang style
● WuHao style
● Sun style
● Tai Chi progression
● Tai Chi forms
● Short form and long form
Module 2: The Benefits of Practicing Tai Chi
Part 1: The Benefits
Tai Chi is a simple practice, and some of the physical and mental health benefits of Tai Chi have been validated by Western scientific methods.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Accessibility
● Health benefits
Part 2: Psychological benefits
Tai Chi promotes psychological well-being by emphasizing awareness and breath control. The concentration on breath and gentle movement activates the parasympathetic nervous system.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Who can practice Tai Chi?
Module 3: Tai Chi Philosophy and Principles
Part 1: Tai Chi Philosophy and Principles
Tai Chi and Taoism
Taoist ideas may be used to deepen and improve Tai Chi practice, as well as to grasp the meaning behind some of the forms. The term "Tao" means "route," "route," or "principle" and refers to anything that is the driving force behind and the source of all that exists. It is not a concept that can be understood rationally, but rather through living in the flow of the Tao.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Wu Wei
● Balancing opposites: Yin and Yang
● All about Yin
● All about Yang
● The Five Elements
Part 2: Chi: Universal Energy
Understanding chi (pronounced "chee") is essential to Tai Chi practice. One of the goals of Tai Chi is to promote the proper flow of chi through the body. Chi can be translated as "breath," "life energy," "air," or "spirit." Chi is also referred to as prana, qi, ki, and ji. Chi is the animating energy that connects the universe and its inhabitants.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Meridians: The human body energy channels
● Understanding direction
● Exercise: Find your direction
Module 4: Using Qigong
Part 1: Using Qigong
Using Qigong as a basis for Tai Chi practice
The term qigong is made up of two words: "Qi," which means "life-force" (and is written "chi" in this course because it is a more widely acknowledged western discipline), and "gong," which means "skill or achievement." Qigong is inextricably linked to Tai Chi and is an umbrella word for techniques that aim to awaken and liberate one's natural flow of chi.
Part 2: Find your Lao Gong energy
Topics to be discussed include:
● Playing with energy: Find your Lao Gong energy
Part 3: Mirroring the Seasons
Playing with energy: Mirroring the seasons
Try this practice to feel the chi as it rises and falls. With practice, people may feel their chi rise and expand (spring, summer), fall back and withdraw (autumn, winter) with the movement.
Part 4: Playing with Energy Ball
Playing with energy: The energy ball
Play with the energy exercise, pulling their hands apart and bringing them closer together. Slowly twist your arms and forearms, palms facing each other, until one hand is on top and the other is on the bottom, keeping their hands a consistent distance apart.
Module 5: Principles of Tai Chi Practice
Part 1: Principles of Tai Chi Practice
Topics to be discussed include:
● Breathing
● Principles of breathing for Tai Chi
● Exercise: Abdominal Breathing
● Energy
● Centering
● Exercise: Centering yourself
● Grounding
● Alignment
Part 2: Visualization
Tai Chi relies heavily on visualization. The exercise requires you to actively employ your mind rather than allowing it to zone out as you practice. Tai Chi is also a mental workout, particularly for imaginative talents. It is not a mindless occupation.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Mindfulness
● Slowness
● Flowing in curves
● Unifying the whole body
● Flow
Module 6: Some Basic Postures
Part 1: The Wu Chi Stance
Basic stance
It is critical to master the fundamental stance because standing right leads to moving correctly, and practice always begins with a few seconds of silent standing. It's also an opening position for Tai Chi forms, and it's not only about where they put their bodies; it's also about how they breathe and think.
Part 2: The Bow Stance
Bow stance
The bow stance is the form's basis. To go from the opening posture, when they stand with their feet hip-width apart and pointed straight ahead.
Part 3: Arm and Hand Postures
Basic arm
The goal of this position, like most others, is to promote the flow of chi throughout the body. Arms and hands should be supple, relaxed but not floppy, and curved and flowing, like in most Tai Chi forms. The curve is a single smooth line that runs from the shoulder to the outside of the elbow, down the back of the wrist and hand, and to the fingertips. There are no harsh angles here, just softness and fluidity.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Beak hand
Module 7: Getting Ready to Practice
Part 1: Preparing for practice
Topics to be discussed include:
● Where should you practice?
● What should you wear?
● Is there an ideal practice space?
Part 2: Warming up
Topics to be discussed include:
● Warming up the muscles
● Shoulder mobility
● Neck rolls
● Side stretches
● Circling hands
● Warming up the breath and chi
Module 8: The Beijing Short Form
Part 1: Movements 1-10
The Beijing Short Form, also known as the Peking Form, is a Tai Chi style derived from the Yang style that was established in 1956 by the People's Republic of China's National Physical Culture and Sports Commission in order to provide a uniform form. The goal was to make Tai Chi and its benefits more accessible to the Chinese people.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Practice makes perfect
● Commencement
● Parting the Wild Horse’s Mane (x3)
● White Crane Spreads its Wings
● Brush Knee, Push (x3)
● Playing the Guitar
● Step back and Repulse Monkey (x4)
● Grasp the Bird’s Tail
● Single Whip
● Cloud Hands
● Right Heel Kick
Part 2: Movements 11-21
Topics to be discussed include:
● Strike Tiger’s Ears
● Turn and Left Heel Kick
● Snake Creeps Through the Grass
● Stork Stands On One Leg, left
● Shuttle Back and Forth
● Needle at Bottom of the Sea
● Fan Through the Back
● Parry and Punch
● Apparent Closing
● Cross Hands
● Close
Module 9: Learning and Teaching
Part 1: Learning Tai Chi
Self-study at home is a fantastic approach to begin learning the fundamentals of Tai Chi; however, the next step is to locate a high-quality Tai Chi class.
Topics to be discussed include:
● “Drop in” class or sign up for a series?
● Where to find classes
● Finding a good Tai Chi class and teacher
Part 2: Teaching Tai Chi
If a person truly enjoys Tai Chi and want to share the benefits and beauty of the practice with others, they may like to explore teaching.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Teaching
● The Tai Chi aspect
● Certification
● Developing teaching awareness
Part 3: Setting up a business
Topics to be discussed include:
● Decide your target market
● Research your market
● Finding and enticing your customers
● Venues
● InsuranceRecognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of these tai chi online classes and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.
This online tai chi course certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
Units of Study
Module 1: T’ai Chi - An Overview
- Part 1: T’ai Chi – An Overview
- Part 2: Traditional styles of T’ai Chi
- Module 1 Assessment
- Part 1: The Benefits
- Part 2: Psychological benefits
- Module 2 Assessment
- Part 1: T’ai Chi Philosophy and Principles
- Part 2: Chi: Universal Energy
- Module 3 Assessment
- Part 1: Using Qigong
- Part 2: Find your Lao Gong energy
- Part 3: Mirroring the Seasons
- Part 4: Playing with Energy Ball
- Part 1: Principles of T’ai Chi Practice
- Part 2: Visualisation
- Module 5 Assessment
- Part 1: The Wu Chi Stance
- Part 2: The Bow Stance
- Part 3: Arm and Hand Postures
- Part 1: Preparing for practice
- Part 2: Warming up
- Module 7 Assessment
- Part 1: Movements 1-10
- Part 1: Movements 11-21
Module 9: Learning and Teaching
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Part 1: Learning T’ai Chi
- Part 2: Teaching T’ai Chi
- Part 3: Setting up a business
- Module 9 Assessment
Requirements
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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Tai Chi Online Certificate Course
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Our Tai chi Online Course teaches students the physical and psychological health benefits that this highly accessible martial art has to offer.
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- Delivery: Online
- Access: Unlimited Lifetime
- Time: Study at your own pace
- Duration: 150 Hours
- Assessments: Yes
- Qualification: Certificate
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About This Course
What you will learn:
|
|
Study Tai Chi Online Course and Learn This Gentle Form of Exercise and Martial Art
Our Tai chi Online Course teaches students who have so little experience with this practice and those who have some experience and would like to refresh their knowledge, the fundamentals, benefits, and proper technique. Tai Chi Chuan, also known as Tai Chi, is a delicate martial art and exercise that promotes and improves health.
The course starts with an introduction and explains the course layout and the skills acquired from each module. This is followed by demonstrating to students the best way to study the course, including a guide to optimizing the time and experience of the content material. Beginning with a synopsis of Tai Chi, the learner will understand what it is, used for, and its history.
Tai Chi is distinctive in what it provides practitioners; we explain the physical and psychological health benefits that this highly accessible martial art offers. The study evidenced the Taoist philosophy and fundamentals integrated into this martial art and whose comprehension will guarantee learners improve more from Tai Chi.
Qigong is an ancient source of energy training that is often used alongside Tai Chi and may be unfamiliar to many new to Tai Chi and allied areas. The course covers Qigong and the ten fundamentals that must be followed regardless of which form of Tai Chi is practiced. The Tai chi Online Course will define these ten steps and understand what they are and what role they perform in Tai Chi.
The training demonstrates the fundamental standpoints, arm and hand poses, and arm and hand movements of Tai Chi. We show you where to practice, what to wear, and the best places to exercise. We also include a brief, outlined warm-up that can be performed before implementing Tai Chi.
The Tai Chi Online Course clearly explains how and when to perform the 21 figures of the Beijing Short Form of Tai Chi that will be used as your training. We have included the information that will be helpful to those who are serious about Tai Chi and want to teach or start a business. A resource list of useful websites and links to videos is also included with the Tai Chi Course.
What you will learn with our Tai Chi Online Course
● Tai Chi – An Overview
● Traditional styles of Tai Chi
● The Benefits
● Tai Chi Philosophy and Principles
● Principles of Tai Chi Practice
Who would benefit from the course?
Tai Chi has been around for centuries, making it one of the oldest and most popular forms of exercise and movement. It is a low-impact exercise that can provide both physical and mental health benefits. From beginner classes to advanced training, anyone can learn how to practice Tai Chi no matter what their level of skill. With a few simple breathing techniques and movements, practitioners can deepen their practice.
Courses For Success offers instant access to an online course where you will be guided by qualified and experienced instructors who will help you understand the art of tai chi. From learning about the classes available for beginners to intermediate and advanced students, you will have lifetime access to professional video courses, training videos, practical Tai Chi exercises, Qi Gong postures, basic concepts for understanding internal energy, as well as detailed explanations about the form's foundational principles.
Considering its multiple benefits and accessibility, the Tai Chi Course is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning about and practicing basic Tai Chi, but have little or no previous experience or knowledge.
With just a small time commitment each day or week, you will experience powerful effects from your practice with improved mental clarity and better overall physical health in addition to gaining knowledge of one of the oldest living martial arts still practiced today.
Whether discovering this ancient form of exercise or looking to improve your current practice, the CFS introduction to Tai Chi course has all you need.
Tai Chi Online Course - Requirements
The Tai Chi Course is delivered 100 percent online 24/7.
To successfully complete this course, a student must:
● Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
● Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
● Be a self-directed learner
● Possess sound language and literacy skills
Quick Course Facts
Course content is structured for easy comprehension
Registered students gain unrestricted access to the Tai Chi Course
All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device
Study online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace
All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion
For any additional questions please see our comprehensive FAQS tab above.
Tai Chi Online Course Outline
Tai Chi Online Certification
Module 1: Tai Chi – An Overview
Part 1: Tai Chi - An Overview
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art and fitness regimen steeped in the Taoist idea of harmonious existence. It emphasizes conscious, calm, and deliberate movements, as well as precise, natural breathing practices. Some people consider it to be a moving meditation. The emphasis and flow of the work are important to it.
Topics to be discussed include:
● What’s in a name?
● Tai Chi – a martial art?
● The purpose of Tai Chi
● Types of Tai Chi
● Historical Context
Part 2: Traditional styles of Tai Chi
These styles range in structure and "flavor," and are connected with varied motions and scales of movement: some "big frame" or exterior styles may have a broad and sweeping arm movement, whilst others may have a much smaller arm movement.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Chen style
● Yang style
● WuHao style
● Sun style
● Tai Chi progression
● Tai Chi forms
● Short form and long form
Module 2: The Benefits of Practicing Tai Chi
Part 1: The Benefits
Tai Chi is a simple practice, and some of the physical and mental health benefits of Tai Chi have been validated by Western scientific methods.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Accessibility
● Health benefits
Part 2: Psychological benefits
Tai Chi promotes psychological well-being by emphasizing awareness and breath control. The concentration on breath and gentle movement activates the parasympathetic nervous system.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Who can practice Tai Chi?
Module 3: Tai Chi Philosophy and Principles
Part 1: Tai Chi Philosophy and Principles
Tai Chi and Taoism
Taoist ideas may be used to deepen and improve Tai Chi practice, as well as to grasp the meaning behind some of the forms. The term "Tao" means "route," "route," or "principle" and refers to anything that is the driving force behind and the source of all that exists. It is not a concept that can be understood rationally, but rather through living in the flow of the Tao.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Wu Wei
● Balancing opposites: Yin and Yang
● All about Yin
● All about Yang
● The Five Elements
Part 2: Chi: Universal Energy
Understanding chi (pronounced "chee") is essential to Tai Chi practice. One of the goals of Tai Chi is to promote the proper flow of chi through the body. Chi can be translated as "breath," "life energy," "air," or "spirit." Chi is also referred to as prana, qi, ki, and ji. Chi is the animating energy that connects the universe and its inhabitants.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Meridians: The human body energy channels
● Understanding direction
● Exercise: Find your direction
Module 4: Using Qigong
Part 1: Using Qigong
Using Qigong as a basis for Tai Chi practice
The term qigong is made up of two words: "Qi," which means "life-force" (and is written "chi" in this course because it is a more widely acknowledged western discipline), and "gong," which means "skill or achievement." Qigong is inextricably linked to Tai Chi and is an umbrella word for techniques that aim to awaken and liberate one's natural flow of chi.
Part 2: Find your Lao Gong energy
Topics to be discussed include:
● Playing with energy: Find your Lao Gong energy
Part 3: Mirroring the Seasons
Playing with energy: Mirroring the seasons
Try this practice to feel the chi as it rises and falls. With practice, people may feel their chi rise and expand (spring, summer), fall back and withdraw (autumn, winter) with the movement.
Part 4: Playing with Energy Ball
Playing with energy: The energy ball
Play with the energy exercise, pulling their hands apart and bringing them closer together. Slowly twist your arms and forearms, palms facing each other, until one hand is on top and the other is on the bottom, keeping their hands a consistent distance apart.
Module 5: Principles of Tai Chi Practice
Part 1: Principles of Tai Chi Practice
Topics to be discussed include:
● Breathing
● Principles of breathing for Tai Chi
● Exercise: Abdominal Breathing
● Energy
● Centering
● Exercise: Centering yourself
● Grounding
● Alignment
Part 2: Visualization
Tai Chi relies heavily on visualization. The exercise requires you to actively employ your mind rather than allowing it to zone out as you practice. Tai Chi is also a mental workout, particularly for imaginative talents. It is not a mindless occupation.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Mindfulness
● Slowness
● Flowing in curves
● Unifying the whole body
● Flow
Module 6: Some Basic Postures
Part 1: The Wu Chi Stance
Basic stance
It is critical to master the fundamental stance because standing right leads to moving correctly, and practice always begins with a few seconds of silent standing. It's also an opening position for Tai Chi forms, and it's not only about where they put their bodies; it's also about how they breathe and think.
Part 2: The Bow Stance
Bow stance
The bow stance is the form's basis. To go from the opening posture, when they stand with their feet hip-width apart and pointed straight ahead.
Part 3: Arm and Hand Postures
Basic arm
The goal of this position, like most others, is to promote the flow of chi throughout the body. Arms and hands should be supple, relaxed but not floppy, and curved and flowing, like in most Tai Chi forms. The curve is a single smooth line that runs from the shoulder to the outside of the elbow, down the back of the wrist and hand, and to the fingertips. There are no harsh angles here, just softness and fluidity.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Beak hand
Module 7: Getting Ready to Practice
Part 1: Preparing for practice
Topics to be discussed include:
● Where should you practice?
● What should you wear?
● Is there an ideal practice space?
Part 2: Warming up
Topics to be discussed include:
● Warming up the muscles
● Shoulder mobility
● Neck rolls
● Side stretches
● Circling hands
● Warming up the breath and chi
Module 8: The Beijing Short Form
Part 1: Movements 1-10
The Beijing Short Form, also known as the Peking Form, is a Tai Chi style derived from the Yang style that was established in 1956 by the People's Republic of China's National Physical Culture and Sports Commission in order to provide a uniform form. The goal was to make Tai Chi and its benefits more accessible to the Chinese people.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Practice makes perfect
● Commencement
● Parting the Wild Horse’s Mane (x3)
● White Crane Spreads its Wings
● Brush Knee, Push (x3)
● Playing the Guitar
● Step back and Repulse Monkey (x4)
● Grasp the Bird’s Tail
● Single Whip
● Cloud Hands
● Right Heel Kick
Part 2: Movements 11-21
Topics to be discussed include:
● Strike Tiger’s Ears
● Turn and Left Heel Kick
● Snake Creeps Through the Grass
● Stork Stands On One Leg, left
● Shuttle Back and Forth
● Needle at Bottom of the Sea
● Fan Through the Back
● Parry and Punch
● Apparent Closing
● Cross Hands
● Close
Module 9: Learning and Teaching
Part 1: Learning Tai Chi
Self-study at home is a fantastic approach to begin learning the fundamentals of Tai Chi; however, the next step is to locate a high-quality Tai Chi class.
Topics to be discussed include:
● “Drop in” class or sign up for a series?
● Where to find classes
● Finding a good Tai Chi class and teacher
Part 2: Teaching Tai Chi
If a person truly enjoys Tai Chi and want to share the benefits and beauty of the practice with others, they may like to explore teaching.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Teaching
● The Tai Chi aspect
● Certification
● Developing teaching awareness
Part 3: Setting up a business
Topics to be discussed include:
● Decide your target market
● Research your market
● Finding and enticing your customers
● Venues
● InsuranceRecognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of these tai chi online classes and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.
This online tai chi course certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
Units of Study
Module 1: T’ai Chi - An Overview
- Part 1: T’ai Chi – An Overview
- Part 2: Traditional styles of T’ai Chi
- Module 1 Assessment
- Part 1: The Benefits
- Part 2: Psychological benefits
- Module 2 Assessment
- Part 1: T’ai Chi Philosophy and Principles
- Part 2: Chi: Universal Energy
- Module 3 Assessment
- Part 1: Using Qigong
- Part 2: Find your Lao Gong energy
- Part 3: Mirroring the Seasons
- Part 4: Playing with Energy Ball
- Part 1: Principles of T’ai Chi Practice
- Part 2: Visualisation
- Module 5 Assessment
- Part 1: The Wu Chi Stance
- Part 2: The Bow Stance
- Part 3: Arm and Hand Postures
- Part 1: Preparing for practice
- Part 2: Warming up
- Module 7 Assessment
- Part 1: Movements 1-10
- Part 1: Movements 11-21
Module 9: Learning and Teaching
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Part 1: Learning T’ai Chi
- Part 2: Teaching T’ai Chi
- Part 3: Setting up a business
- Module 9 Assessment
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Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
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