Part Time Tai Chi Short Form Level 1

Tai Chi Short Form

Level: Level 1

Course content:
This course will teach you the 24 steps of the Tai Chi Short form. Integral to the course are chi kung energy exercises
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Perform movements of the Yang Style Short Form.
- Continue to practise the complete sequence of 24 step form.
- Perform chi kung exercises
- Achieve some calmness and balance in the body and mind

Course Structure:
There will a initial warm up period with the focus on co-ordinating movement and breath Then there will be practise of the movements which comprise the full form, and then whole form will be performed. Every class there will be additions to the Short Form moves to build up the complete sequence of the 24 step form. The class will be modified to suit the group. It takes around a year to learn the complete form.

Course resources:
All students have access to our fully equipped state of the art learning centre. This included free internet access.

Assessment:
tutor observation and feedback. Individual Learning Plans. Student and peer self assessment.

Next step:
To learn it for yourself and apply it to life. You may wish to carry on and learn the Long Form. Practise with a group locally

How to apply:
Enrol in person, by telephone or by post

Fees Info
When information is available you will notice 2 different fees stated for this course. The fee you pay is dependent on your status:
Fee 1: Standard fee;
Fee 2: Aged 60+ years fee
Students in receipt of an income-based benefit pay £20 per course per term.
You will need to bring proof of age and any benefits when you enrol.
You DO NOT have to pay a college registration fee for these courses, but you may have to pay for additional course materials.Materials costs:
It is important to wear some comfortable clothes, soft shoes (or come bare foot). Do bring a bottle of water with you.

When and Where

• 
  Day:
  ThursdayTime:
  20:00 - 21:30This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 07 January 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WRTS1/TE9BC
  
  Tuition Fees: £80Tuition Fees 60+:
  £56
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  MondayTime:
  19:00 - 20:30This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 10 weeks
  
  Start Date: 11 January 2010
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: WRTS1/WE9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £70Tuition Fees 60+:
  £49
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  MondayTime:
  19:00 - 20:30This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 10 weeks
  
  Start Date: 19 April 2010
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: WRTS1/WE9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £70Tuition Fees 60+:
  £49
  How to apply