Becoming a **Qualified Instructor** of Therapeutic Tai Chi
The Instructor's Intensive course is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1st at Kankakee Community College, hosted by the Continuing Education & Career Services Division. * * * Please see the requirements listed below for qualification at various levels * * * * * click smw-relax1.com for the home page. Here is the Therapeutic Tai Chi In-a-Chair page.
Included in the course registration fee
- The Therapeutic Tai Chi In-a-Chair(c) Program - booklet plus video DVD
- An Instructor's Manual
- The Instructor's video on DVD
- relevant handouts and information
- a certificate as *Qualified to Instruct* the program
- Continuing Educaton Units are available for attendance at KCC
- Lunch is provided
- listing in the Instructors Network, and recommendation
Therapeutic Tai Chi In-a-Chair(c) Qualification
- Attend and successfully complete the 6 hour *Intensive Course* for instructing the Therapeutic Tai Chi In-a-Chair(c) Program
- Demonstrate expertise in performance of the Therapeutic Tai Chi In-a-Chair(c) routine
- Demonstrate basic knowledge and empathy concerning chronic conditions, and proper methods of instructing and adapting forms for people of ALL ages and abilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history, philosophy, and application of the Therapeutic Tai Chi system
Certified Master Instructor of Therapeutic Tai Chi
- First, achieve *Qualified Instructor* certification of the Base Level & Therapeutic Tai Chi In-a-Chair
- Successfully complete classes and demonstrate expertise of the TAI CHI for WELLNESS Routine
- Successfully complete sessions of Integrative Qi Gong and demonstrate expertise in teaching the routines
- Two years active membership in student teaching or wellness group
- Submit a 20 page Exploration Paper of a wellness subject approved by a Master Instructor
- Complete a 40 hour *Teaching Practicum*
- Interview with, and recommendation by a *Board* of Master Instructors
- Commit to teaching -without charge- at least ten people who couldn't otherwise afford the class
