Train with us to become qualified as a Registered Tai Chi Professional
These courses are proudly hosted by the award-winning Fitness Education Online and led by experienced tai chi instructor Suzette Hosken from Jade Lady Tai Chi and Qigong.
Throughout this comprehensive journey, you will gain both foundational and advanced knowledge, equipping you with the teaching methodologies and professional guidance necessary to instruct with confidence and authenticity.
Module 1: Theory of Tai Chi—including terminology, movement principles, history, philosophy, breathing, scientific research and more.
Module 2: Learn and Teach Tai Chi 10-Form—learn the entry-level Tai Chi 10-Form, a modified compact form that is great for beginners.
Module 3: Learn and Teach Tai Chi 24-Form—learn the standardised competition form of Tai Chi 24-Form, including martial applications, breathing and more.
Module 4: Learn and Teach Shibashi Qigong Set 1—learn the popular qigong set and ways you can incorporate it into your classes.
Module 5: Learn and Teach the Lotus Qigong—learn this lovely stretching and breathing exercise that is a delight to practise and teach.
Module 6: Warm-Up Exercise for Tai Chi Classes—learn some traditional tai chi and qigong exercises that are used for warming up, including some more conventional moves.
Module 7: Skills Drills for Tai Chi—learn a variety of repeatable skills drills to reinforce movement patterns. These can be incorporated into your warm ups or class body.
Module 8: Cool-Downs to Close the Class—learn qigong-style cool-downs to provide a suitable close to your classes.
Module 9: Create your Complete Tai Chi Class and Teach it Well—combine all of the knowledge learnt in the previous modules to construct a well-balanced enjoyable class.
Module 10: Ongoing Professional Development—understand why continuing professional development in tai chi is necessary (and enjoyable!)
Module 11: Prepare and Plan for Who Will Attend Your Sessions—where we focus on understanding and planning for your class attendees.
Fitness Module 1: Complete Pre-Screening and Service Orientation—including screening clients for participation in exercise, evaluating outcomes of screening and providing client referrals.
Fitness Module 2: Use Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge to Support Safe and Effective Exercises—including identifying the role of anatomy and physiology in instruction, supporting participants to exercise safely and effectively
Fitness Module 3: Participate in Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) including implementing and contributing to safe work practices.
Fitness Module 4: Work with the wider community—supporting the wider community through ethical practice and effective communication.
"I was lucky enough to begin my Tai Chi journey with Suzette. Since then she has been my main instructor and unofficial mentor. Her well planned, well documented sequential lessons, both in person and online along with her patience and generosity of time and knowledge has meant that Tai Chi and Qigong have become part of my daily life for both health/fitness/well being and pure enjoyment. It was indeed a lucky meeting for me."
"I have attended Suzette Hosken’s Tai Chi Qigong classes for at least twenty years. I love her style, her dedication, her respect for the art and that she shares her research. Suzette is a professional who cares about her students – their individual and class needs, and she makes our Tai Chi community fun."
"I have had Suzette’s instruction for a number of years and found her knowledge across Tai Chi provides the students with a good understanding of the principles to be achieved. Suzette’s communication skills are of high standard in class activities, and she produces training documentation and videos that allow students to be engaged and enjoy their own Tai Chi journey with the associated health benefits."
Pathway 1: for those with a tai chi background but no fitness qualifications. Choose the Tai Chi Instructor Course.
Pathway 2: for fitness professionals with nationally endorsed qualifications in group exercise instruction (eg. Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent). Choose the Tai Chi Instructor Course – For Fitness Professionals.
20+ hours of instructional videos (both Pathways)
110+ page learner manual of tai chi content (both Pathways)
39 page learner manual of exercise principles content (Pathway 1)
Theoretical: Multiple choice and true/false quiz
Practical: 5 Video submissions
1. Demonstration of Tai Chi 10-Form
2. Demonstration of Tai Chi 24-Form
3, 4 & 5. Teaching of 3 short classes
Log book submission for class attendance (recognition of prior learning available)
Log book submission for home practice (recognition of prior learning available)
These courses are delivered via the Fitness Education Online learning platform.
The courses are 100% online and self-paced, with no expiration date. You can take as long as you need to complete your course or finish as quickly as you like. Once you submit your assessments, you will receive your completion certificate and CECs within three business days. You will have lifetime access to all coursework, along with continuous support throughout the course.
Upon successfully completing the Tai Chi Instructor Course, the graduate can:
Join AUSactive as a Registered Tai Chi Professional.
Conduct tai chi classes at gyms, recreation centres, community centres and private venues.
Attain own professional indemnity insurance.
Incorporate tai chi and qigong movements into group fitness classes.
Please note the refund policy for these courses.