Preliminary Program subject to change
Tai Chi: Exercise for Multiple Uses
Structure	Physical Fitness Council
Description	This half-day in-depth conference will focus on the multiple uses of Tai Chi. The is a participatory session and is in three-parts. Part I focuses on introducing effective approaches to learning and practicing Tai Chi exercise. Part II will introduce Chair Tai Chi Chuan (CTCC), which was developed based on the characteristics of Tai Chi and the movement dimensions in a seated position. Part III will introduce and demonstrate Cardio Tai-Chi – a new holistic approach to overall fitness combining ancient Tai-Chi movements and principles of modern aerobic fitness methods. Participants are expected to actively participate in all Tai Chi exercises. There will be lecture, discussion, demonstration, follow-me exercises, and handouts.
Presider:	Dixie L. Thompson, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Learning And Performing Tai Chi Chuan: Principles, Challenges, and Approaches John Liu, Springfield College, Springfield, MA, Yong Tai Wang, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA and Shihui Chen, Hong Kong Institute Of Educati, Tai Po, Nt Chair Tai Chi Chuan As An Optional Exercise Yong Tai Wang, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, Shihui Chen, Hong Kong Institute Of Educati, Tai Po, Nt and John Liu, Springfield College, Springfield, MA Cardio Tai-Chi: Rejuvenation of a Thousands Years Old Chinese Exercise Chi-Hsiu (Daniel) Weng1, Tsu-Hong Yen1 and David Katsumoto2, (1)San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, (2)Pan-American Shuai-Chiao Federation, Cupertino, CA

American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness