Tchaj-ti 2

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Subject guarantor:

Michael KŇAŽKO, Petr PACHL

Name of lecturer(s):

Michael KŇAŽKO, Petr PACHL

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

1. Exercises are focused on the mitigation of adverse influences of stress on the body and mind.

2. Medtation exercises cultivating focus and overall calm are aimed at maintaining optimal health (in the sense of mitigating stress and maintaining homeostasis).

3. Ability to use Tai-chi as a form of self-defense in a test of the understanding of this art.

Mode of study:

Regular weekly instruction

Weekend courses

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Knowledge of elements covered in 703TAI1 is necessary.

Course contents:

The traditional Chinese art taijiquan helps to promote efficiency and harmony of body and mind. It brings about calmness, relieves stress and aims at maintaining of optimal health.

Sylabus:

1. Excercises to relieve physical and mental strain

2. Meditative excersices

3. Self-defence excercises

Recommended or required reading:

YANG, Chengfu.

The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan, North Atlantic Books, 2005

CHEN, Weiming.

Tai Chi Chuan Ta Wen, Questions and Answers on Tai Chi Chuan, North Atlantic Books, 1985

FU, Zhongwen.

Mastering Yang Style Taijiquan, Blue Snake Books, 2006

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit based on attendance.

Course web page:

http://www.amu.cz/cs/amu/organizacni-struktura/katedra-telesne-vychovy/predmety

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2015/2016:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2015/2016:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue
Wed	místnost 1 Pohybové studio AMU (Tržiště 18, Praha 1) KŇAŽKO M. 12:00–13:30 (paralelka 1)
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Wed	12:00–13:30	Michael KŇAŽKO	Pohybové studio AMU Tržiště 18, Praha 1		paralelka 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans: