T'ai Chi

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Students will improve health, mental focus and overall well-being through the practice of QiGong and T'ai Chi. Often called "meditation in motion," this ancient Chinese form of exercise blends graceful flowing movements with breathing and relaxation techniques. Students will learn proper form and technique for a variety of movements, eventually combining them into a simplified adaptation of the Yang Short form of T'ai Chi. Particular emphasis will be placed on the use of T'ai Chi and QiGong to reduce stress and anxiety. This course is a physical activity skills course. Skills course: Fitness Activity. )Individual).This is a pass/fail course. To pass the course, students must earn the specified amount of points required in three evaluation categories: participation, performance assessment, and a teaching episode.