Course Introduction
Fall is by far the most common cause of injury in the elderly population. It is the leading cause of injury-related deaths and injury-related hospitalizations in the elderly. However, fall is preventable. There is compelling research evidence that Tai Chi is effective in reducing the risk of and preventing fall. 13 randomised control trials around the world have consistently demonstrated that Tai Chi is effective in reducing the risk of falls and preventing falls.
Based on compelling research and guided by exercise prescription principles and safety guidelines, ©the Tai Chi for Health and Fall Prevention Program – Advanced Level is designed to effectively reduce the risk of fall and prevent fall. It contains key Tai Chi techniques demonstrated to be effective in reducing the risk of and preventing fall and improving health. The program is recommended for health and exercise professionals who have completed the Tai Chi for Health and Fall Prevention Program – Beginner Level. This course is also ideal for the general population to learn and practice for health improvement and fall prevention after completing the Tai Chi for Health and Fall Prevention Program – Beginner Level
What to Learn
The course contains practical and theoretical module
Practical Module
- Step by step teaching and practice of the targeted Tai Chi intervention program
- How to teach the program safely and effectively
Theoretical Module
- Epidemiology of fall and fall-related injury
- Human balance control mechanisms and risk factors of fall
- Introduction to Tai Chi and the targeted Tai Chi intervention program
- Research evidence and exercise science underpinning
the Tai Chi for Health and Fall Prevention Program
Why Choose the Course by EMA
- Based on compelling research evidence
- Informed by exercise science
- Guided by exercise prescription principles and safety guidelines
- Accredited or recognized by national or international professional governing bodies
- Over 20 years of excellence in continuing education for professional development for health and exercise professionals (refer to course feedback on the Homepage)
- High level of course participants’ satisfaction
- Gaining accreditation for teaching/practicing the program
- Advancing your professional development with 15 CPD / CECs
- Complete learning resources (course manual and step-by-step teaching video) provided
How to Enrol in This Course
This course is available in face to face; real time teaching over Zoom and self-paced online learning. To enrol in this course as a face-to-face or Zoom course, simply click on the ‘ENROL IN FACE-TO-FACE COURSE’ button for the course dates and registration. Click here to view the course dates
To enrol in this course as a self-paced online learning course, simply click on the ‘ENROL IN ONLINE COURSE’ button for the course registration. You have the freedom to complete the online course at your own pace in your own time and space.
Cost
AU$850+GST
Special:
AU$545+GST for 2-day face-to-face or Zoom course;
AU$450+GST for self-paced online course
Course Dates
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Course Introduction
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The Tai Chi for Health and Fall Prevention Program - Advanced Level