Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

PADI-0036

Organization:

PADI Americas, Inc.

Location:

Hybrid

Length:

Self-paced (15 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	1	physical education

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to develop the student's understanding of the underwater world and how it interacts with the body, and how that affects the body when freediving; guide students in choosing appropriate equipment for freediving; and develop the knowledge and skills for basic static apnea, dynamic apnea, free immersion and constant weight freediving to a maximum depth of 16 meters/55 feet.

Learning Outcomes:

demonstrate the ability to swim continuously on the surface 200 meters/yards without swim aids, or 300 meters/yards using mask, fins and snorkel
complete the Freediver Confined Water Session, making one static apnea attempt of at least 90 seconds and one dynamic apnea must be at least 25 meters/80 feet
complete Freediver Open Water Sessions One and Two, making one constant weight free dive to a minimum depth of at least 10 meters/30 feet

General Topics:

Introduction to freediving
The physics of freediving
The physiology of freediving
Freediving equipment
Freediving skills
The open water environment
Aquatic life
Safe freediving practices

Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

Audio Visual Materials
Computer Based Training
Discussion
Laboratory
Lectures
Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

Examinations
Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
Quizzes
Completion of the PADI Freediver Course Exam. Evaluation of performance mastery skills during one confined water and two open water training sessions.