Tai Chi for Health and Fall Prevention – Beginner Level
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 population. However, fall is preventable. There is compelling research evidence that Tai Chi is effective in improving health, postural control and balance. Over 13 randomised controlled trials around the world have consistently demonstrated that Tai Chi is effective in reducing the risk of falls and preventing falls.
Based on the compelling evidence, informed by exercise science and guided by exercise prescription principles and safety guidelines, ©the Tai Chi for Health and Fall Prevention Program – Beginner Level is a safe and targeted Tai Chi intervention program for effectively improving health and preventing fall. It contains key Tai Chi techniques designed to increase the strength of lower limb muscles and knee and ankle extensors; expand motion range; improve mobility, dynamic balance and postural control; improve proprioception; overcome the fear of falling; and improve functional abilities, overall health and quality of life. This program is easy to learn and practice. It is highly recommended for health and exercise professionals and the general population to learn and practice as an ideal Tai Chi intervention strategy for effectively improving health and preventing fall in healthcare and community settings.
What to learn
The course contains practical and theoretical module
Practical Module
- Step by step teaching and practice of the evidence-based Tai Chi intervention program led by the course instructors.
- How to practice/apply/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 - Teaching and practice guidelines
Why choose this course by EMA
- Based on compelling research evidence
- Informed by exercise science
- Guided by exercise prescription principles and safety guidelines
- Accredited or supported by national or international professional governing bodies
- Over 20 years of dedication to continuing education for health and exercise professionals
- High level of course participants’ satisfaction
- Gaining certification to practice/teach the program in community, healthcare or residential settings
- Expanding your professional skills and gaining 15 CPDs for your processional development
- Complete learning resources (course manual and step-by-step teaching video) provided
- Ongoing professional development support
Cost
Self-paced Online Learning Course:
Regular: AU$650
Now special for limited time only: AU$445
Further discount is available for group registration (two or more)
2-Day Live Training Course Via Zoom
Regular:AU$850
Now special for limited time only: AU$599.5
The cost covers 2-day live training via zoom plus full access to online learning resources
Further discount is available for group registration (two or more)
| Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2-Day Course Face-to-Face OR Live Via Zoom | |
| All States & Territories | Fri & Sat 9-10 Oct 2026 |
| All States & Territories | Tue & Wed 20-21 Oct 2026 |
| All States & Territories | Sat & Sun 24-25 Oct 2026 |
| All States & Territories | Tue & Wed 27-28 Oct 2026 |
| All States & Territories | Tue & Wed 10-11 Nov 2026 |
| All States & Territories | Fri & Sat 13-14 Nov 2026 |
| All States & Territories | Tue & Wed 24-25 Nov 2026 |
| All States & Territories | Sat & Sun 28-29 Nov 2026 |
| All States & Territories | Tue & Wed 8-9 Dec 2026 |
| All States & Territories | Fri & Sat 11-12 Dec 2026 |
| All States & Territories | Tue & Wed 12-13 Jan 2027 |
| All States & Territories | Fri & Sat 15-16 Jan 2027 |
| All States & Territories | Tue & Wed 2-3 Feb 2027 |
| All States & Territories | Sat & Sun 6-7 Feb 2027 |
| All States & Territories | Tue & Wed 23-24 Feb 2027 |
| All States & Territories | Fri & Sat 12-13 Mar 2027 |
| All States & Territories | Tue & Wed 16-17 Mar 2027 |
| All States & Territories |
Dr Henry Zheng
Dr Henry Zheng is a professor in exercise medicine. He received a doctoral degree from the Faculty of Medicine, the University of New South Wales, Australia. His doctoral research focused on quantification of the effect size and dose-response of physical activity interventions in reducing the risk of and preventing coronary heart disease.
Prior to joining Exercise Medicine Australia, Dr Henry Zheng held academic positions at the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, the Queensland University of Technology, and the Centre for Health Initiatives, the University of Wollongong, Australia.
Dr Henry Zheng’s research and teaching interests span exercise interventions for prevention, rehabilitation and management of chronic conditions and fall, improvement of mental health and cognition, and promotion of active and healthy ageing. His research has been published in international peer-reviewed journals including the British Medical Journal, the European Journal of Epidemiology, the American Journal of Infection Control, the Journal of International Body Composition Research, the Journal of International Institute on Ageing (BOLD) by the United Nations, and Wound Practice and Research in Australia
Alice L Yuan
Alice L Yuan is an exercise specialist and leading international authority in evidence-based Tai Chi, Qigong and Mulan exercise programs for health. Alice has conducted professional development courses for allied healthcare and exercise professionals in Australia and internationally for over 20 years.
Alice was also the head instructor of Tai Chi for health courses at the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales. She is a gold medallist and a judge for national and international Tai Chi and Qigong competitions.