Basic Freediving Course

Fra AUD A$ 299,00
  • Varighet: 1 Dager (ca.)
  • Lokasjon: South Townsville, QLD
  • Produktkode: basicfd

This beginning certification course is for individuals wishing to learn the
fundamentals of proper breath hold diving for the purpose of increasing
underwater awareness and enjoyment. An introduction to open water
Freediving skills and techniques to depths no deeper than 5m are
practiced with the program also encompassing static and optional dynamic
apnea as introductory or stand-alone disciplines.

 

On this course we will cover these subjects:

- Freediving categories.

- Safety for Freediving. Rules of behaviour for Freediving.

- The buddy system and the role of the buddy and diver in
training.

- Training session planning.

- Equipment for Freediving. Which mask, snorkel, fins and
suit to choose when you go training...

- Physiology of Freediving.

- Proper breathing for Freediving. We will discuss the first
of 3 stages of proper breathing.

- Relaxation techniques for static training. Relaxation is
the most important aspect of static training.-

- Equalisation techniques.

- Preventing pressure injuries (barotraumas) whilst
Freediving.

- Freedive emergencies.

- Avoiding and reacting to blackout and “surface samba”
(loss of motor control).


Includes:

1 x Classroom theory and Pool work          

 

Morning tea, Tea, Coffee, water and afternoon tea provided
on both days. Lunch will also be provided out on the reef as well as lead
weight for both days.

 

Not INCLUDED - Suit, mask, snorkel, fins

 

Course students will be able to purchase equipment through the shop on the first day of course.