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Taichi and QiGong
Scholar Year: 2019/2020
| Code: |
LICAC14 |
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| Acronym: |
TQ |
| Scientific area: |
Princípios da Acupuntura |
| Section/Department: |
Biomedical Sciences |
| Term: |
2nd Semester |
Courses
| Acronym |
N. of students |
Study Plan |
Curricular year |
ECTS |
Contact hours |
Total Time |
| LA |
10 |
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1º |
4,0 |
60 |
108,0 |
Teaching language
Portuguese
Intended learning outcomes (Knowledges, skills and competencies to be developed by the students)
3.3.4. Intended learning outcomes (knowledge, skills and competences to be developed by the students):
It is intended that at the end of this course the student is able to:
• Know the history of Tai Chi and QiGong.
• Understand the theoretical and practical foundations of Taichi and QiGong, as therapeutic specialties of
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
• Understand the philosophical principles of Tai Chi and QiGong derived from Taoist classics.
• Distinguish the Taichi and QiGong.
• Know the main beneficial effects and contraindications of the practice of Tai Chi and QiGong.
• Adapt the practice of Tai Chi and QiGong to the specific condition of certain groups of people (eg elderly,
children) and of each individual.
• Understand and use the practice of Tai Chi and QiGong for health promotion.
• Know how to use the practice of Tai Chi and QiGong for personal development and strengthening energy.
Syllabus
1. Introduction to Qi Gong and Tai Ji: Xin and Yi; Wei and Nei Dan; the 3 treasures (Jin, Qi and Shen);
2. Basic principles of Taoist philosophy (Qi; Yin and Yang; Wu Wei)
3. Advises for the practice of Qi Gong and Tai Ji, and most common reactions to the practice; relation
between mind/body;
4. Self-massage and relaxation;
5. The 9 points of Qi;
6. Meridian stretching (individually and in pairs)
7. “Standing like a Tree” positions and the 5 elements (Zhan Zhuang Qi Gong)
8. Motion Systems (Forms):
8.1. The 8 brocade pieces
8.2. The 18 movements of Tai Ji / Qi Gong
8.3. The system of transformation of muscles and tendons – Yi Jin Jing
8.4. Tai Ji Yang style (8 movements; 24 movements)
9. Qi Gong and Tai Ji for specific conditions (Qi Gong and Tai Ji Senior)
Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the UC intended learning outcomes
The integrated and progressive approach to the study plan will enable students to develop the knowledge
and skills set out in the objectives, ensuring consistency between the syllabus.
Through briefly describing the main differences between the several styles and lineages of Qi Gong and
Tai Ji, it will be evident to the students the way in which these energetic practices are intimately related to
the historical development and clinical practice of TCM. The study of the basic Taoist philosophical
principles will contribute to the personal development of the student, while simultaneously the practice of
movements will bring an energetic strengthening that will favor the quality of their clinical practice in the
future, avoiding professional physical and psychological burnout.
Moreover, it will bring knowledge on the most common beneficial effects of these practices, as well as the
study of possible contraindications. It will allow the students to acquire skills to be applied to the
promotion of health of others, by prescribing exercises to individuals, or groups, according to their
specific condition (age, gender, clinical history).
Teaching methodologies
Expositive, demonstrative, participative and problem solving. The unit can be effected by continuous
assessment or final evaluation.
The final classification (FC) curricular unit for continuous evaluation is obtained from the marks obtained
in the written component (T) and the practical component (PL).
The written component consists of two written tests and is on theoretical and practical content. The
minimum grade in each frequency is 10 values. The pratical component consists of two moments of
assessment conducted during the classes, must be equal to or greater than 10. The final grade is
calculated from the following formula: CF = 0.50 T + 0.50 PL. The classification of all assessment
instruments is expressed on a scale of 0 to 20, and the weighted value of the marks obtained must be equal
or greater than 10.
Demonstration of the teaching methodologies coherence with the curricular unit's intended learning outcomes
The development of the classes held by harmonizing the teaching methodologies with the fundamental
objectives of the course.
The Taichi and QiGong classes will be mainly practical, however, also have a relevant theoretical
component.
A theoretical exposition of philosophical principles and historical foundations of these practices, which
should be complemented in the study autonomous mode by the students (readings of parts of classical
works Taoist and other reference, and some scientific papers) will be made. This methodology, which will
promote critical discussion and help students to realize that therapeutic specialties Taichi and QiGong,
and historically constitutive of traditional Chinese medicine, continue to be part of your present and are
useful in clinical practice.
The practical component, being predominant, requires a thorough presentation of the exercises, which will
necessarily have to be complemented by a practical (individual and / or group) also in the self-study mode.
This practice will be measured through the mandatory preparation of a daily practice by each student.
From the theoretical readings and individual practice, it is up to each student to develop a theme of your
choice from among the topics of the school program and subsequent oral presentation, which will provide
students with thorough knowledge of the effects of these practices and the need for their adaptation to the
specific condition of each.
Also contribute to the student training to the challenges of health promotion from other individuals or
groups.
Bibliografia
Johnson, J. (2000). Chinese Medical Qi Gong Therapy: a comprehensive clinical text. USA: The
International Institute of Medical Qi Gong.
Tzu, L. (2009). Tao Te Ching. Lisboa: Planeta Editora.
Yang, J. (1989). The root of Chinese Chi Kung. The secrets of Chi Kung Training. USA: Ymaa Yangs Martial
Arts Association.
Yang, J. (1990). The Essence of Tai Chi Chi Kung. USA: Ymaa Yangs Martial Arts Association.
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