Full Course Specification
Introduction
This live, tutor-led course is delivered by Ros Smith, Chartered Physiotherapist and Tai Chi Instructor, via Zoom. It covers the same core content as the Adapted Tai Chi Exercises Online Self-Paced (Individual) Course – Part 1, but is delivered in an interactive, real-time group format. The course is organised in partnership with NHS trusts, hospices, and other healthcare organisations.
The course teaches healthcare professionals how to safely and effectively integrate adapted Tai Chi exercises into clinical practice through a structured 4-week programme.
What You’ll Receive:
- Four 2-hour live, tutor-led Zoom sessions
- Downloadable course booklet
- Pre-recorded video lessons and knowledge-check quizzes
- Case study videos demonstrating clinical applications
- Lifetime access to recorded live sessions for future reference
Course Curriculum:
Participants will learn:
- The principles and foundations of Tai Chi
- Evidence-based benefits of Tai Chi for health and rehabilitation
- Seated and standing exercises for posture, alignment, balance, weight transfer and gait
- How to adapt the exercises for safe use in individual and group clinical settings
Course Background
This course was originally developed as a practical, in-person workshop based on the successful use of these exercises in clinical rehabilitation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the course was adapted for online delivery. While the format has changed, the curriculum maintains the core content and learning outcomes of the original face-to-face workshop.
Key benefits for the participants
This course is ideal if you:
- Are you new to adapted Tai Chi and want to develop a practical, evidence-informed skill set
- Have previously attended in-person training and want to refresh your knowledge
- Have you explored other Tai Chi approaches and are interested in a clinically focused method
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for:
- Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses
- Exercise Professionals, Clinical Psychologists
- Support Workers, Technical Instructors, Assistants, Students
- Complementary Therapists
- Tai Chi and Qigong Instructors
How to book this course
Booking Information This course is available only as a partner-delivered group course for NHS Trusts, hospices and healthcare organisations.
If you are a manager or organiser and would like to arrange this course for your team, please contact us to discuss bespoke dates and delivery options before any booking is made. Once details have been agreed, bookings can then be made in the Shop area.
