C2595 - Stand still and be fit with Tai Chi: move with ease (beginners)

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Start Date: 22/04/2027      End Date: 01/07/2027        Start Time: 19:30      End Time: 20:30        Hours per Week: 1.00      No of Weeks: 10
Fees:      £67.00 (tuition)     £128.00 (overseas)     £21.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Matthew Leavey        No of Places: 15
Shadwell Centre

Course Overview

Course Overview
This course supports learners in practising gentle, fitness focused Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercises in a small space with increased ease, control, and physical confidence. Sessions focus on maintaining functional strength, balance, and coordination while reducing unnecessary tension, helping learners move more efficiently and comfortably.

Learners work towards smoother transitions, better weight transfer, and improved postural endurance, supporting mobility, stability, and fall prevention awareness. Breathing and alignment are integrated to help sustain effort, improve movement quality, and support joint health. All exercises remain accessible and adaptable for both seated and standing practice, encouraging independent and safe physical activity.

Learners revisit core fitness skills and apply them with greater consistency and control. This approach supports steady, long term improvement in physical function and encourages learners to continue using Tai Chi as a low impact, sustainable fitness practice beyond the course.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Sustain improved posture throughout a range of movements by maintaining correct alignment during seated or standing exercises for at least 5 consecutive minutes
* Perform warm up and cool down exercises independently and effectively by completing a full structured sequence safely with minimal or no tutor prompts
* Apply Qi Gong breathing techniques consistently during movement by coordinating breath and movement throughout an entire sequence
* Perform seated or standing Tai Chi routines with control and confidence, demonstrating smooth transitions, appropriate range of motion, and steady balance
* Demonstrate improved functional fitness, including increased strength, coordination, and balance, shown through greater ease, stability, and confidence during everyday style movement tasks
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
None, but this course may not be suitable for those with certain medical conditions so please check with your health professional if unsure. In some circumstances your tutor may require you to provide evidence that you are fit to take part in the class or suggest an alternative, more appropriate option.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
You will need to wear loose, comfortable clothing, trainers, a towel and bring a drink if preferred.
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
The tutor will provide verbal feedback throughout the course.

Students are encouraged to monitor their progress and achievement using an Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

You will also gain more from the course if you commit time to it outside the classroom.

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There is no formal assessment but you will be asked to monitor your own progress during the course. For example, this includes you monitoring your own health and fitness via a simple questionnaire.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
Your tutor will advise about other suitable Tai Chi courses
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Other info

Other info
In general, we will not allow late enrolment to any course after the first two weeks.

Children are not allowed in our health & fitness courses unless they are specifically family learning classes. Please do not ask your tutor to give your child access as they do not have the authority to do this.

Health and Safety requirements demand that all learners participating in fitness classes must complete the warm up. Therefore, latecomers that miss the warm up will be refused entry to the session.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.

If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.

If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.

Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online.
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