Tai Chi for Health and Fall Prevention – Beginner Level
Course introduction
Fall is by far the most common cause of injury in the elderly population. It is the leading cause of injury-related deaths and injury-related hospitalizations in the elderly population. However, fall is preventable. There is compelling research evidence that Tai Chi is effective in improving health, postural control and balance. Over 13 randomised control trials around the world have consistently demonstrated that Tai Chi is effective in reducing the risk of falls and preventing falls.
Based on compelling evidence, informed by exercise science and guided by exercise prescription principles and safety guidelines, ©the Tai Chi for Health and Fall Prevention Program – Beginner Level is a safe and targeted Tai Chi intervention program for improving health and preventing fall. It contains key Tai Chi techniques designed to increase the strength of lower limb muscles and knee and ankle extensors; expand motion range; improve mobility, toe clearance, dynamic balance and postural control; improve proprioception; overcome the fear of falling; and improve functional abilities, overall health and quality of life. This program is easy to learn and practice. It is highly recommended for health and exercise professionals and the general population to learn and practice as an ideal Tai Chi intervention strategy for improving health and preventing fall in healthcare, community and residential settings.
What to learn
The course contains practical and theoretical module
Practical Module
- Step by step teaching and practice of the evidence-based Tai Chi intervention program led by the course instructors.
- How to practice/apply/teach the program safely and effectively
Theoretical Module
- Epidemiology of fall and fall-related injury
- Human balance control mechanisms and risk factors of fall
- Introduction to Tai Chi and the targeted Tai Chi intervention program
- Research evidence and exercise science underpinning
the Tai Chi for Health and Fall Prevention Program - Teaching and practice guidelines
Why choose this course by EMI
- Based on compelling research evidence
- Informed by exercise science
- Guided by exercise prescription principles and safety guidelines
- Accredited/approved by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), California Physical Therapy Association, Texas Physical Therapy Association, Texas Occupational Therapy Association, New York State Occupational Therapy Association, AUSactive, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Australia New Zealand Fall Prevention Society, Exercise Medicine Australia, among other national or international professional governing bodies
- Over 20 years of dedication to continuing education for health and exercise professionals
- High level of course participants’ satisfaction
- Gaining certification to practice/teach the program in healthcare, community or residential settings
- Expanding your professional skills and gaining 15 CPD/CCUs/CECs/CEUs(1.5) for your processional development
- Complete learning resources (course manual and step-by-step teaching video) provided
- Ongoing professional development support
Cost
Self-paced Online Learning Course:
Regular: US$495
Now special for limited time only: US$298
Further discount is available for group booking (two or more)
2-Day Live Training Course Via Zoom
Regular: US$580
Now special for limited time only: US$449
Further discount is available for group booking (two or more)
The cost covers 9 hours of live training over two days via zoom plus full access to the course online
