Qigong For Health & Fitness
National Accredited Program   (15 CEC Points)


Qigong for Health & Fitness is jointly developed by Exercise Medicine Australia and Mulan Quan Exercise Institute. It is an national accreditation program (Recognized) by Fitness Australia for continuing education and professional development for exercise professionals in Australia. This special accredited program enables exercise professionals to gain 15 CECs. 

Program  Information 

Qigong For Health and Fitness is developed on the basis of exercise science, physiology and medical research findings on health improvement through physical activity. It is a gentle, safe and effective physical exercise program with low intensity, moderate impact and minimal safety risk involved. It is designed to improve the functional capacity of muscular-skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and immune systems and prevent chronic diseases. It delivers a whole range of health benefits to the body system:

(1) increasing strength and flexibility of working muscles and joints and improving the body's mobility, flexibility, coordination and balance (2) improving bone health by maintaining  bone density and preventing osteoporotic fractures (3) improving cardiovascular and respiratory functions and preventing CHD and hypertension (4) improve metabolism, promoting energy balance and preventing obesity and insulin resistance syndrome (5) improving body posture, promoting spinal alignment and overcoming structural compression.

The Tai Chi for A Healthy Heart Program

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for one third of global deaths. In Australia, heart, stroke and vascular disease kill more Australians than any other disease groups. The Tai Chi for A Healthy Heart Program developed by Exercise Medicine Australia offers a targeted, and evidenced-based exercise intervention modality aimed at reducing the risk of and preventing CVD.

                       July 2-Day Exercise Training Workshop
 

                                         7-8 July 2008 Sydney

Only choose 1 of the following 2 courses for the 2-day workshop

The Tai Chi for Health & Falls Injury Prevention Program
National Accredited Program  (15 CEC Points)


The Tai Chi for Health & Falls Injury Prevention Program is jointly developed by Exercise Medicine Australia and Professor Ehrlich, a leading international medical expert in geriatrics, rehabilitation and falls injury prevention from the Faculty of Medicine, the University of New South Wales. This special Tai Chi intervention program for health and falls prevention is a national accredited program by Fitness Australia for exercises professionals in Australia. This special accredited program enables exercise professionals to gain 15 CECs.

Falls Injury - A National Health priority 

Falls injury prevention is identified as national health priority in Australia. Approximately 1 in every 3 elderly Australians suffers falls and fall-related injuries each year. Falls are by far the most common cause of injury death. About one third of older adults who fall, sustain a hip fracture and are hospitalized, die within a year. The public health care cost for falls and rehabilitation is simply astronomical, with direct medical cost estimated at about AU $2.5 billion and total lifetime cost of AU$ 13.3 billion. With the country’s population becoming increasingly sedentary and aging rapidly, the situation for falls injury continues to worsen. 

Program Information 

The Tai Chi For Health & Falls Injury Prevention Program is a safe, effective, evidence-based and cost-efficient exercise intervention program specially designed for improving public health and preventing falls. The key exercise techniques developed in this comprehensive exercise intervention program are designed to  counteract the major physical, psychological and social risk factors of falls injury. This targeted Tai Chi exercise intervention program works to effectively improve muscle strength and endurance; build bone mass and prevent bone demineralization; improving flexibility and mobility of joints; expanding motion range and movement coordination; improving balance control mechanism, toe clearance and reaction time; boosting confidence and overcoming fear of falling.  


18-Form Tai Chi Fan for Wellness

18-Form Tai Chi Fan for Wellness, developed by Exercise Medicine Australia, integrates exercise science with Tai Chi movement techniques and artistry of fan performance. It transforms exercise into an art for wellness. It contains 18 specially-designed movements working to improve bodily functions and fitness level. It exercises the mind as well as the body. It offers a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.