Tai Chi for Osteoporosis Instructor Training & Updates with MT Richard Link (In Person)
When and Where
| Date: | 24th - 25th Apr, 2021 |
| Time: | 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Sat and Sun Registration 8:30 Day#1 |
| Address: | Bartlett Senior Center 5727 Woodland St. Bartlett TN United States |
Information
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Tai Chi for Osteoporosis
Tai Chi for Osteoporosis (TCO) was specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his tai chi associates and a team of medical experts. It helps to improve balance and prevent the risk of falls. The program will also improve posture, muscle strength, relaxation, fitness, and health. Based on Sun and Yang styles of tai chi, Tai Chi for Osteoporosis is easy to learn, effective, and safe. It includes some gentle weight-bearing movements that are beneficial for bone strength. It also incorporates breathing exercises and stepping in four directions. Qualified participants who successfully complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.
Reasons to Come
- 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 to people with or without osteoporosis
- Discover how tai chi improves health
- Gain essential knowledge about osteoporosis and exercise
- Sample Yang style tai chi
- Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment
- To work with one of Dr Lam’s Authorized Master Trainers
- To improve your health
- To improve your balance
- To learn how to set up classes.
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
By the Completion of the Workshop you will:
- Know the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis set at a deeper level
- Understand how tai chi works for Osteoporosis
- Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely.
- Have learned Dr Lam’s Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
- Apply for either an instructor’s or an attendance certificate
Clothing
Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.
From the Experts
“Osteoporosis Australia supports the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis program designed by Dr Paul Lam”
Judy Stenmark, CEO, Osteoporosis Australia
“Tai Chi may help people with Osteoporosis to improve their muscular strength, coordination and balance”
Professor Marcus Seibel, Endocrinologist, Concord Hospital
“Tai chi is a fabulous exercise for older adults as it fulfils many of the outcomes we wish to achieve”
Professor Shona Bass, Population Health, Deakin University
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-recognized 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 have an opportunity to update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications.
For more information please contact the MT holding the workshop.
Details
What is Tai Chi for Osteoporosis?
Tai Chi for Osteoporosis was especially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his tai chi associates and a team of medical experts. It helps to improve balance and prevent falls. The program will also improve relaxation, fitness and health. Based on Sun and Yang style tai chi, Tai Chi for Osteoporosis is easy to learn, effective and safe.
Created by 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.
It is a requirement that you study the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis DVD prior to the workshop. It is also a requirement that you have the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book Both can be purchase thru www.taichiproductions.com After registration I will send you a discount code to be used for your purchase of these educational materials.
This workshop will have limited participants to allow for safety and social distancing. The workshop will be modified to comply with all safety requirements.
Cost
Please register and pay by April 12, 2021
Workshop Cost: $265
Cost includes Tai Chi for Osteoporis Workshop Certificates, AM and PM snacks
Updates $125 Must attend day 2. Multiple updates with attendence $40 each additional update. Update assignments are required for each update requested. Assignments will be sent after registration.
CEU Certification fee additional $25 if required.
CEU Credits –Up to 13.5 contact hours for CEUs for Physical Therapists (PTs & PTAs), Occupational Therapists (OTs and OTAs), Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Licensed Mental Health Technicians (LMHT), & American College of Sports Medicine Certified Professionals (ACSMP).
.Check, money order mail to:
Richard Link
8608 Chimneyrock Blvd
Cordova TN 38016
Or use Pay Pal to: paypal.me/taichi4living
Location
Bartlett Senior Center
5727 Woodlawn
Bartlett TN 38134