Tai Chi 4 Kids, Virtual, with Pat Lawson & Betty Scanlon

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 emphasises 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.

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

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

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

About the Creator of Tai Chi for Kidz

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 health and best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practise 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 Master Trainer authorised by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is named on this workshop page.

Preparation

Required preparatory work includes learning the forms through the Tai Chi for Kidz online lessons or DVD and reading the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book. Depending on the workshop, these materials are either included in the workshop fee or offered at a 20% discount. The Details section of the workshop page explains how the cost of preparatory material is handled.

Board Certification

Following successful completion of this course you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board-certified instructor before teaching the program, if you are not already a member. One two-year membership fee of AUD 99 covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications, and you will then be listed with your certifications on the TCHI website. To learn more about membership benefits, see How to become a certified instructor.

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and closed flat shoes suitable for exercise.

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.

Continuing education credits

The Tai Chi for Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing education with the American College of Sports Medicine and other professional bodies in the USA, Australia and Korea. See Partnerships and accrediting organisations for the current list and the credits available for this program.

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 students in general along with the adults who practice witth them.   

Participants must invest a few hours in advance of the workshop to learn the sequence of movements in the online course or DVD.  The DVD may be ordered at a 20% discount using the coupon code provided after registration is processed.  

Send the trainer a short video (Zoom recording or YouTube link or other) of you practicing the set.  It must be received by July 6th.  Perfection is not expected, it is just to track your learning.

This is a virtual course, provided on the Zoom platform over two full days.  The two days are NOT consecutive; the training is on a Friday and a Tuesday to allow time to practice between the days.  There will be fresh-air breaks during the virtual training.  This is a practical course for teachers and other educational professionals, with many applications to the school environment.  

Training fee is $280.

Early Bird fee:  $255 when received by June 30th.

Payment may be made by Zelle to Patricia Lawson 772-260-3365, or check to Tai Chi Fulcrum PO Box 1811, Hobe Sound, FL. 33475, or by Mastercard/Visa with a $5.00 processing fee.

The Zoom link will be provided after registration is processed.

For more information, contact Patricia Lawson, taichilawson@gmail.com or 772-260-3365