Tai Chi or Qigong for health and wellbeing instructor
Also known as; Tai Chi/Qigong teacher, sifu,
Tai Chi and Qigong instructors, teach, lead and motivate groups and individuals through intentionally designed Tai Chi and Qigong-based exercise classes.
What does a Tai Chi or Qigong for health and wellbeing instructor do?
Tai Chi and Qigong instructors are trained professionals who specialise in teaching participants the ancient Chinese practices of Tai Chi and Qigong. Their role focuses on improving physical health, mental clarity and overall wellbeing.
These practices have their roots in martial arts and traditional Chinese medicine and are recognised for their health benefits including stress reduction, enhanced flexibility and improved balance.
Tai Chi and Qigong instructors plan and lead classes with a range of participants (for example, older adults or those undergoing rehabilitation for injuries) and develop programmes to suit these different groups. They also provide a safe and supportive learning environment.
Skills and behaviours
The following common or transferable skills are most frequently asked for by employers in Group exercise instructor job adverts across the UK:
| Skills and behaviours | % Prevalence in job ads |
|---|---|
| Communication | 37% |
| Enthusiasm | 26% |
| Teaching | 19% |
| Customer service | 19% |
| Operations | 17% |
| Energetic | 15% |
| Coaching | 15% |
| Rapport Building | 15% |
| Motivational Skills | 11% |
| Strong Work Ethic | 10% |
To find out more about the minimum knowledge, skills and behaviours an individual must understand and demonstrate to become a Group exercise instructor and gain a technical specialism in Tai Chi and Qigong for health and wellbeing, you can visit our professional standards library.
How to become a Tai Chi or Qigong for health and wellbeing instructor
To become a Tai Chi and Qigong instructor, you can complete a Tai Chi or Qigong for Health and Wellbeing course such as:
- Tai Chi and Qigong for Rehabilitation and Well-Being (8-day course)
- Tai Chi Qigong (TCQ) for Well-Being (2-day course)
- Qigong Teacher Training
You can browse all CIMSPA-endorsed Tai Chi and Qigong instructor qualifications in our Endorsed Training Directory, and you can book onto a top-tier training course with one of CIMSPA’s trusted quality-assured training providers here.
Course entry requirements, delivery and cost
Entry requirements differ depending on the specific course and provider you choose. However, as a minimum, you will need to hold a relevant Level 2 group exercise instructor or coaching qualification.
This course can be delivered in an online, in-person or hybrid (online and in person) format, and the total course cost, study time and guided learning hours will vary depending on the delivery format, qualification and training provider you choose.
Professional Standards
CIMSPA is the guardian of a single professional and apprenticeship standards framework for the sport and physical activity sector – outlining the minimum knowledge, skills and behaviours an individual must understand and demonstrate for every occupation and job role in the sector.
This standards framework is driving the development of quality education products for our workforce and supporting employers in assessing which job roles an individual is qualified for.
Tai Chi or Qigong for health and wellbeing instructor Courses and qualifications
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Career progression
As well as exploring new career pathways, as a Tai Chi and Qigong instructor, you can also choose to progress your career by completing further training or continued professional development (CPD) in your role. This training can be added to enable Tai Chi and Qigong instructors to show their expertise in additional populations, in different environments and with technical specialisms.
Examples of specialisms that may be added are:
- Working with older adults
- Working with people with long-term conditions
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