2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

PHE 100E - T'ai Chi Ch'uan


Description: T'ai Chi Ch'uan, ancient Chinese martial movement art form practiced for health, relaxation, meditation, self-cultivation and self-defense. Wu-family form consisting of 94 postures. System of rounded, fluid and balanced movements, played slowly in a continuous manner. Suitable for all fitness levels.

Credits: 1
Lab: 2

Course Content:
  1. Wu-Family form of T'ai Chi Ch'uan
  2. Origins of T'ai Chi Ch'uan
  3. Cultural perspectives and mind-body fitness
  4. Health benefits of T'ai Chi Ch'uan
  5. T'ai Chi Ch'i-kung
  6. T'ai Chi push hands
  7. Complete body warm-up

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Perform complete Wu-Family form of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. (1)
  2. Critique historical and cultural perspectives of mind-body fitness. (2,3)
  3. Articulate health benefits of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. (4)
  4. Perform T'ai Chi Ch'i-kung. (5)
  5. Perform/play push hands. (6)
  6. Perform complete body warm-up. (7)