Wednesday, March 17, 2010: 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
Convention Center: 109
RC/Interdisciplinary
| Presider: | Li Li, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA |
| Speakers: | Li Li, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA; Dong Zhu, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China; Ping Xiang, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX; and Yuanlong Liu, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI |
This tutorial will address the feasibility of using Tai Chi as a lifelong health intervention in society. Biomechanics and other evidences of Tai Chi’s health benefits will be discussed first, followed by an explanation of benefits for the knee joint as a specific example. In the third presentation, the feasibility of promoting Tai Chi as lifelong exercise in the community starting from secondary and higher education will be discussed. Lastly, the final presentation will discuss how we measure the physical activity level of Tai Chi, as it is important to determining what is beneficial and feasible when using Tai Chi to address health problems facing our society.
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