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 controlled trials around the world have consistently demonstrated that Tai Chi is effective in reducing the risk of 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 the 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: GBP£495
Now special for limited time only: GBP£245
Further discount is available for group booking
2-Day Live Training Course Via Zoom
Regular: GBP£680
Now special for limited time only: GBP£352
Further discount is available for group booking
The cost covers live training over two days via zoom plus full access to the course online
| Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2-Day Live Training Course Via Zoom | Please note: special packages for customised training workshops are available upon request |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Tue & Wed 13-14 Oct 2026 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Sat & Sun 17-18 Oct 2026 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Tue & Wed 3-4 Nov 2026 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Fri & Sat 6-7 Nov 2026 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Wed & Thu 18-19 Nov 2026 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Sat & Sun 21-22 Nov 2026 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Tue & Wed 1-2 Dec 2026 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Fri & Sat 4-5 Dec 2026 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Tue & Wed 15-16 Dec 2026 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Tue & Wed 19-20 Jan 2027 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Tue & Wed 26-27 Jan 2027 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Sat & Sun 30-31 Jan 2027 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Tue & Wed 9-10 Feb 2027 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Tue & Wed 16-17 Feb 2027 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Fri & Sat 19-20 Feb 2027 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Thu & Fri 25-26 Feb 2027 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Tue & Wed 2-3 Mar 2027 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Fri & Sat 5-6 Mar 2027 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Tue & Wed 9-10 Mar 2027 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland | Sat & Sun 20-21 Mar 2027 |
| UK/USA/Canada/Ireland |
Dr Henry Zheng
Dr Henry Zheng is a professor in exercise medicine. He received a doctoral degree from the Faculty of Medicine, the University of New South Wales, Australia. His doctoral research focused on quantification of the effect size and dose-response of physical activity interventions in reducing the risk of and preventing coronary heart disease.
Prior to joining Exercise Medicine International, Dr Henry Zheng held academic positions at the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, the Queensland University of Technology, and the Centre for Health Initiatives, the University of Wollongong in Australia.
Dr Henry Zheng’s research and teaching interests span exercise interventions for prevention, rehabilitation and management of chronic conditions and fall, improvement of mental health and cognition, and promotion of active and healthy ageing. He has published in international peer-reviewed journals including the British Medical Journal, the European Journal of Epidemiology, the American Journal of Infection Control, the Journal of International Body Composition Research, the Journal of International Institute on Ageing (BOLD) by the United Nations, and Wound Practice and Research.
Alice L Yuan
Alice L Yuan is an exercise specialist and leading international authority in evidence-based Tai Chi, Qigong and Mulan exercise programs for health. Alice has conducted professional development courses for healthcare and exercise professionals in Australia and internationally for over 20 years.
Alice was also the head instructor of Tai Chi for health courses at the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales. She is also a past gold medallist in international competitions held in Australia and judge for national and international Tai Chi and Qigong competitions.