Zoom Tai Chi 4 Kids Instructor Training by Lawson

Tai Chi 4 Kids

Dr. Paul Lam, a family physician in Sydney, Australia, is a world leader in the field of Tai Chi for health improvement. Knowing that tai chi has almost magical effects on the mind, body and spirit, he and his team of educators and tai chi experts designed this tai chi exercise program to be especially beneficial in addressing the needs of children and young people through their teenage years.  Educational research supports the value of mindful movement for youth in settings such as schools, camps, and leisure programs.

Young people love to learn and they learn very fast especially when engaged in a fun activity.  This specially designed tai chi program emphasizes the fun element while developing the mind and body. It is designed with several small building blocks to capture children’s attention, incorporating imagery and games to add appeal.  In the instructor training workshop, you will learn how to adapt the learning method to the age and ability of the youth.  The program works to help our kids succeed despite the challenges of autism, bullying, changing parental norms, drugs, learning disabilities, and special needs.

This training has two parts, a self-paced online portion and a live interactive portion. The Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) is a self-paced virtual program containing essential material plus instruction in the basic movements to train effective and safe instructors. All you have to do is follow the sequence with Dr Lam’s video guides for every step. Complete the quizzes at the end of each unit to move on, and at the completion of the SIPP you download your Certificate of Completion to send to the Master Trainer.

After completion of the SIPP, you are ready for the live interactive instructor training workshop to be eligible to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) board-certified instructor. All TCHI Master Trainers around the world can conduct this workshop as listed online at the Tai Chi for Health Institute (tchi.org) website. The listing will indicate whether it is offered on a virtual platform or in-person, and how the hours (minimum of 8) are distributed into 1 or 2 sessions.  

Suitable participants include health and fitness professionals or those with other similar qualifications, and experienced tai chi students.

The live workshop is very personal. The Master Trainer will work with you to answer your questions, help to improve your tai chi, and ensure you can teach the program safely and effectively.  There will be discussions, practice sessions, and sharing of skills and knowledge, Question and Answer portions, and, most importantly, personal interaction. The Master Trainer will give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve your tai chi and teaching skills and connect you to the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), fellow instructors, and Senior Trainers and offer continual support.

Reasons to Come

• Discover how mindful movement can improve focus and resiliency
• Enjoy learning at your own pace and the personal training to become eligible to be an instructor of this program
• Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
• Learn an exercise program you can enjoy with your kids
• Improve your teaching skills

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but to be eligible to be certified as an instructor, please check the recommended qualifications listed below.                           

• Physical therapists or physiotherapists
• Tai chi teachers or advanced students
• Exercise instructor
• Other similar professionals

Participants will receive either an attendance or instructor/leader’s certificate.

Registration Process

When you register for the live interactive training, you will receive a link to purchase the prerequisite online SIPP course. Normally priced at USD 80, your link will allow you to purchase it at a discount of 30%. You must go to Online Tai Chi Workshops and purchase this separately from paying your course fee to the Master Trainer. It must be completed before the live interactive training. Allow 25-70 hours, on your schedule, and forward the Certificate of Completion to the trainer to qualify you for participation in the live interactive workshop. Do enrol ASAP because you must complete it before participating in the live interactive portion. You will have access to the online SIPP material for one year, and you will find it a great support to your teaching skills.

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Tai Chi 4 Kids set at a deeper level
• Understand how mindful movement can increase learning outcomes and improve classroom atmosphere
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Have improved your tai chi skills and teaching toolkit
• Have learned how to attract and retain more students

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

NB:  The name of the Master Trainer authorized by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is displayed on the workshop location and details page. 

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

At this workshop, instructors have an opportunity to update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications. Let the Master Trainer know in advance that you are interested in updates. Additional fees apply.

For more information please click here

Dr Paul Lam

Dr Paul Lam is an Australian family physician and tai chi expert, and a world leader in the field of tai chi for health. He is a well-recognised teacher, and the author of several books on tai chi and best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practice a Tai Chi for Health program every day.

Dr Lam is one of the most sought after tai chi teachers, having trained thousands of instructors. Many travel around the world to attend his workshops.

NB:  The name of the Master Trainer authorized by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is displayed on the workshop location and details page.

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

At this workshop, instructors can update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications. 

For more information please contact the organising MT

This is a practical course for teachers and other educational professionals, with many applications to the school environment.  The training combines physical movements with mental imagery in order to promote mindfulness, focus, and relaxation to benefit youth as well as the caregivers, therapists, teachers, and parents who will share the program with them.  Anyone who works with kids ages 5-15 will gain a modern set of tools to help kids and teens develop resiliency and self-esteem while reducing anxiety.  We will explore research on mindful movement and its positive impact on focus, emotional control, coordination, and self-esteem.  In addition to a modular tai chi set, we will learn strategies to help kids develop their social-emotional intelligences in these times of challenges and stress.

The completion of the Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) for Tai Chi for Kids is required.  The link will be sent after payment is received.  Allow 30+ hours to work on this self-paced online program.  The Certificate of Completion should be sent to the trainer by November 25.  

Educational studies show the positive effects of mindful movement for youth, today more than ever.  Tai Chi 4 Kidz is a mind-body exercise program that will improve focus, decrease stress, and improve coordination not only for students with special needs but also for students in general.  The adults who practice with them will also enjoy the program's benefits. 

A short half-hour virtual Tech and Set Check is required, and will be scheduled 7-10 days prior to the training at the mutual conveneince of the registrants (possibly Nov 20 or 21).  It is important that you are comfortable with the basic movements in the set by that time.  Proper lighting and knowledge of zoom controls will be reviewed.  Each participant must be able to be seen by the trainer from "nose to toes" during the live interactive workshop.

Early Bird discounted course fee, if paid by November 8, is $280 USD.  After November 8, the fee is $300 USD.  The SIPP must be purchased separately.  The retail fee for the SIPP is $80 USD but after registering, you will receive a discount code for a participant 30% reduction, bringing the SIPP fee down to about $57 USD.

The course fee may be paid by Zelle to Patricia Lawson 772-260-3365, Paypal Personal, or check to Tai Chi Fulcrum at  PO Box 1811, Hobe Sound, FL 33475.  Paypal Business incurs an additional fee of $8, total $288 on Paypal business.  M/C Visa payments may be processed with an additional $10 Service fee, arranged by calling Patricia Lawson at 772-260-3365 or arranging a time to call on What's App.

The text, Teaching Tai Chi Effectively, is required.  It may be purchased through Tai Chi Productions using a discount code for 20% off retail.  The code will be provided after your registration is finalized.  

Virtual, on the Zoom platform.  

Please check your connection and lighting.

You must be able to be seen "nose to toes."

Patricia Lawson, M.Ed.

taichilawson@gmail.com

(772) 260-3365