PES412 — Tai Chi
PES 412 - Tai Chi PES 412 - Tai Chi Credits/Units: .5 cr. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese form of self-cultivation which originated as a martial art and is now studied primarily to develop and maintain physical and psychological well-being. Benefits may include stress reduction, increased stamina, and injury prevention through an improvement in joint stability and broader range of motion. This is a balanced system with dual aspects of mental and physical components. It is based on principles of physics and human physiology. This system is composed of 37 postures which are connected together by smooth transitions. This results in a series of fluid, rounded movements which are then referred to as the Form. Note: (1/2 semester each)