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Scheme of works

• Tai Chi Qigong for Well-being 2-day course
• Tai Chi & Qigong for Rehabilitation and Well-being 8-day course

For course details and dates please visit our homepage at Tai Chi for Rehabilitation

Employability Leisure Guides

CIMSPA, in partnership with Aspire, has released three guides to support the industry in attracting more disabled people to the sector's workforce. 

These guides can be accessed at https://www.cimspa.co.uk/resources/cimspa-library-home/aspire-employability/ 

Level 2 Coaching course with Sports Structures

This level 2 coaching qualification is mapped to the CIMSPA national standards and taught online (self-led).

For more information, visit our level 2 Coaching Training page

BCCMA Professional Standard Coach Course

We worked with the BCCMA to help develop the coaching course component that meets the requirements of the national standards for tai chi and qigong. The standards have two components:

1. Coaching qualification

2. Technical qualification

We provide the technical qualification, (tai chi and/or qigong)

Please note: this coaching course is only applicable if you have at least three years martial arts training

Details of the BCCMA coaching qualification are available at: https://bccma.com/product-category/courses/cimspa-professional-standard-coach/

The BCCMA Professional Standard Coach course (Endorsed by CIMSPA) and covers all the content of the NGB Level 2 course plus additional content stipulated by CIMSPA. The course is split into two parts

• Part 1 looking at Participant Experience, Participant Welfare, Roles of the coach/team and Professional Practice.
• Part 2 looking at the 3 stages of the coaching process Planning, Delivering and Reviewing. Part 2 can only be booked on completion of Part 1.

The course is a mixture of Lecture, syndicate exercises and home assignments.

The national professional standards our Tai Chi and Qigong technical qualifications map to are available on the CIMSPA website at https://www.cimspa.co.uk/education-training/professional-standards/professional-standards-library/ 

Tai Chi Qi Gong (TCQ) for Well-Being (2-day course)

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Typical conditions the program will benefit include:

Falls Prevention, to include: Arthritis, pain management, sarcopenia, brain injuries (including stroke recovery).

Cardiovascular Rehabilitation to include: Heart, Pulmonary, circulatory system, asthma/respiratory system (COPD).

Overview

A holistic mind-and-body approach is applied. The program includes both seated and standing tai chi qigong (shibashi) designed to improve mobility, balance and confidence. The set is progressive and can be speeded up to make it more aerobic as people progress over the weeks. In addition to learning tai chi qigong, the program covers history of tai chi, mindfulness, relaxation and motivation.

Outcomes

The aims and objectives of the program are to introduce patients/students to a progressive form of exercise for mind and body. The gentle nature of tai chi qigong (shibashi) makes it ideal for all levels of fitness and mobility. As the practice of tai chi qigong is so accessible, it has been found that people practice more regularly and look to progress further into the art of tai chi. The overall aim is to encourage, those taking part, to continue exercising in the long term and thereby gaining the longer-term benefits of tai chi and qigong.

Who would benefit from attending?

Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, specialist activity professionals (e.g. cardiac rehab instructors), specialist nurses, tai chi instructors and personal trainers. Please note, if you feel you may be suitable but your profession has not been mentioned, do contact us to discuss.

Minimum entry requirements

Minimum level 2 group exercise instructor, Exercise to music (ETM) qualification, or similar, or relevant experience. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For details of the level 2 course, visit our coaching page

Delivery and assessment

The program is delivered with a mix of theory, discussion and practice. The experiential nature of the training means there is no final exam, as assessment is done on an ongoing basis.

Training breakdown (schedule of works)

Days: 9.30an to 4.00pm

Day 1

• Introduction to Tai Chi plus research into Tai Chi for rehab
• Introduction to tai chi qigong (shibashi) 18 exercises
• “Learn to fix yourself before you can help others” – understanding the importance of your own balance, stability and coordination.

Day 2

• Understanding body mechanics and intrinsic strength through Tai Chi
• Loosening exercise for improved circulation and mobility.
• Continue tai chi qigong (shibashi)
• discuss example cases to give clear examples of Tai Chi usage
• Mindfulness, relaxation and motivation.

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA) and awarded 10 development points (CPD) which is the maximum possible.

What qualification will I receive?

You will receive a qualification in “Tai Chi Qigong (TCQ) for Well-being”. You can opt to upgrade this to the full Tai Chi for Rehabilitation Course by attending the additional modules. Our programs are the only Tai Chi programs accredited by CIMSPA

Where and when is the course?

The course will be live face-to-face.

Hopwood Village Hall, Redditch Road, Hopwood. Worcestershire. B48 7AL

(just off Junction 2 M42)

Note: Zoom may be an option based on your experience. please complete the contact form below or call Mark on +44 (0)7831 743737

Dates

courses run every year. for the latest dates please complete the form below or click on https://midlandstaichirehab.co.uk/#dates

Book and pay

2-day tai chi shibashi for well-being course £300 per person

Payment can be by invoice, bank transfer or use the Paypal button below

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Mark Peters, lead trainer, Tai chi & qigong for rehabilitation

Mark has over 30 years training and experience in tai chi and qigong, and 20 years in patient rehabilitation.

In addition to training NHS staff in tai chi for falls prevention, he regularly speaks at national conferences.

This expanded into both acute and chronic patient work in both mental and physical health.

Before COVID Mark held a 5-year contract with the NHS working with COPD patients. During this time he achieved more than double the national average for patient retention, many of who continued after the 6 weeks by moving to community classes.

Mark has been involved in several research projects including an 18-month phase III & IV cardiac rehabilitation research project which led to the funding of the only tai chi DVD available on the NHS.

The most quoted recent study was “Tai Chi is an effective form of exercise to reduce markers of frailty in older age” which is often referred to as Tai chi-V-Zumba and was also featured on Trust me I’m a doctor with Dr. Michael Moseley.

Mark is one of the original members of the Tai Chi & Qigong Union for Great Britain (when formed as the TCUGB in 1991), Senior level instructor, and Honorary President. He was also the Chairman of the TCUGB for several years.

He wrote the Tai Chi & Qigong CPD standards for REPs in 2010 and led the team developing the National standards with CIMSPA issued on 2022

He has trained staff at The National Star College which is an independent specialist further education college for people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries and associated learning difficulties.

He was asked to form the NHS network site tai chi & chi-kung for patient rehabilitation which shares research as well as background information for staff and the public. The site is regularly updated and can be found at https://www.networks.nhs.uk/nhs-networks/tai-chi-chi-kung-for-rehabilitation

He has now linked this to the Tai Chi & Qigong Union for Great Britain so interested people can access the list of instructors.

To date, Mark has not found an area in mental or physical health that is not able to benefit from tai chi & qigong and continues to train staff both nationally and internationally.

If you are interested in Mark talking at your conference or delivering training to your staff please contact him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone +44(0)121 251 6172

Tai Chi and Qi Gong for Rehabilitation and Well-Being (8-day course)

This 8-day program is spread over the year into four 2-day modules to ensure quality of training and application

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Typical conditions the program will benefit include:

Falls Prevention, to include: Arthritis, [Back] pain, non-specific/general pain, bones, sarcopenia, brain injuries (including stroke recovery), peripheral neuropathy.

Cardiovascular Rehabilitation to include: Heart, Pulmonary, circulatory system, asthma/respiratory system.

Days: 9.30an to 4.00pm

1^st 2-day module

Day 1

• Introduction to Tai Chi plus research into Tai Chi for rehab
• Start to learn the Tai Chi short form*
• “Learn to fix yourself before you can help others” – understanding the importance of your own balance, stability and co-ordination.
• Learn seated qigong (Xiangong – fragrant Buddha qigong)

Day 2

• Understanding body mechanics and intrinsic strength through Tai Chi
• loosening exercise for improved circulation and mobility.
• tai chi qigong (shibashi 18 exercises)
• Tai Chi form practice*
• discuss example cases to give clear examples of Tai Chi usage
• Use of storytelling and anchors with patients to improve retention. (NLP/CBT)

2^nd 2-day module

Day 1

• Review of sessions delivered since module 1
• Sitting and standing Qigong exercise (shibashi 2^nd set of 18 movements)
• Relaxation – Mindfulness and guided imagery
• Work with key movements from Tai Chi to understand effect on breathing
• tai chi form practice*

Day 2

• Sitting and standing Qigong exercises continued
• Understanding the phobic response to patients condition and how to change it (NLP/CBT)
• Use of visualisations and music
• Tai Chi progressive exercises – 8 exercises for health

3^rd 2-day review (after 3 months)

• review work to date - refinement
• case studies
• further Tai Chi movements* and Qigong (Fa Soong Gong)

4^th 2-day review (after further 3 months)

• Further case reviews & review of improvements
• Use with client group and you’re workplace
• Finish tai chi form movements* and Tai Chi ball qigong (0.5kg and 1kg soft ball)
• effects on own life and habits
• assessment of training to date

*tai chi form taught is the first session (17 movements) of the Cheng Man Ching style of tai chi (Yang style). It is taught over the whole program. Movements are listed in the appendix. Hand-outs (including photos) and a DVD (or digital online access) will be supplied.

Overview

A holistic mind-and-body approach is applied. The program includes both seated and standing tai chi and qigong sets designed to improve mobility, balance and confidence. The sets are progressive and designed in a graded activity format. In addition to learning tai chi and qigong movement, the program covers history of tai chi, medical research, mindfulness, pain management, relaxation and motivation. The program is split into four blocks of 2-days over the year, which enables development and application to be more easily measured.

Outcomes

The aims and objectives of the program are to introduce patients/students to a progressive form of exercise for mind and body. The gentle nature of tai chi and qigong make it ideal for people who believe, or have been told, that they are not suitable for exercise as medical and anecdotal research has shown it to be highly effective. As the practice of tai chi and qigong is so enjoyable, it has been identified that people do more additional practice at home, when compared with other forms of rehabilitation. The overall aim is to encourage, those taking part, to continue exercising in the long term and thereby gaining the longer-term benefits of tai chi and qigong.

Who would benefit from attending?

Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapists, specialist activity professionals (e.g. cardiac rehab instructors), specialist nurses, tai chi instructors and personal trainers. Please note, if you feel you may be suitable but your profession has not been mentioned, do contact us to discuss.

Minimum entry requirements

• Professional qualification(s) in the occupation(s) mentioned above.
• Minimum level 2 group exercise instructor, Exercise to music (ETM) qualification, or similar.
• For details of the level 2 course, visit our coaching page
• For tai chi and/or qigong instructors, with no other relevant qualification, you may be asked to provide supportive evidence of your experience and understanding.

Delivery and assessment

The program is delivered with a mix of theory, discussion and practice. The experiential nature of the training means there is no final exam, as assessment is done on an ongoing basis, plus evidence of application and understanding at each module. The program is delivered in four blocks of 2-days over the year and those attending are expected to feedback, at each module, on their sessions.

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA) and awarded 10 development points (CPD) which is the maximum possible. It is in line with the new standard written to support people with long term-term conditions.

Can I register as a tai chi & qigong instructor?

Upon successful completion of this course, you may be eligible to apply for Instructor membership of the Tai Chi & Qigong Union for Great Britain https://www.taichiunion.com/join/

Please check the instructor member requirements to ensure you meet them before application.

What qualification will I receive?

You will receive a qualification in “Teaching Tai Chi for Rehabilitation”. This is valid for one year. After which you will then need to attend a CPD day (usually £30-50), then every two years to maintain accreditation. Our programs are the only Tai Chi programs currently accredited by CIMSPA

Where and when is the course?

Training is held in Birmingham. Details and dates can be found on the homepage

To inquire and/or book, please complete and submit the form below or call Mark on 0121 251 6172

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