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Classroom 1 / Introduction to the Classroom
- Introduction to Instructor and Each Other
- Basic Classroom Procedures and Paperwork
- Why do you want to do SCUBA?
- History of SCUBA
- Fitness in General and How it Relates to SCUBA in Specific
- Instincts and Habits
- Equalization
- Introduction to and Selection of Equipment (Mask, Snorkel, Fins)
Pool 1 / Swim Test and Pool Basics
- SCUBA Swim Test
- Small Pool Mask and Snorkel Training
- Skin Diving Skills
- Buoyancy Compensator Introduction (Inflation and Deflation)
- Equalization
- Fin Fitting if Necessary
- Giant Stride Entry
- Flutter Kick
- Surface Dives
- Displacement Mask and Snorkel Clearing |
| 2 |
Classroom 2 / Physics of Diving
- Continue Introduction to Equipment (Tanks, BCs, Regulators)
- Introduction to Physics as it Relates to Diving (Gas Laws, Water Compared to Air, Buoyancy, Pressure, Volume, Humidity, Air Consumption Rates)
- Hand Signals to be used Underwater
Pool 2 / Introduction to SCUBA
- Continue Swim Test
- Learn to Connect Regulator and BC to Tank
- Buddy Check
- Entry and Warmup (Practicing Flutter Kick and Surface Dives) Before Going on SCUBA
- Entry Practice
- Practice Mask Clearing and Regulator Recovery
- Introduction to and Practice of Neutral Buoyancy
- Practice Regulator Recovery |
| 3 |
Classroom 3 / Physics of Diving (cont.)
- Continue Introduction to Equipment (Wet Suits and Accessories, Dry Suits, and Weights and Weight Belts)
- Continue with Physics (Direct and Indirect Effects of Pressure on Equipment and Body)
- Oxygen Toxicity
- Review of Physics Problems to Finish this Section
Pool 3 / Skills Review and New Skills
- Review Previous Skills
- Buddy Check, Entry, and Warmup
- Surface Don and Surface Skills
- Octopus Use and Ascents
- Doff and Don on the Bottom
- Continue Practice of Neutral Buoyancy |
| 4 |
Classroom 4 / Care and Planning in SCUBA
- Decompression Illness
- Ingassing and Outgassing
- Introduction to Dive Tables
Pool 4 / Recovery and Safety Techniques
- Review Previous Skills
- Use Automatic Air Inflators
- Buddy Check, Entry and Warmup
- Assisting Tired Diver Rescues and Tows
- Ditch and Recovery of Equipment
- Simulated Emergency Swimming Ascents
- Continue Practice of Neutral Buoyancy |
| 5 |
Classroom 5 / Beyond Diving: Advanced Topics
- Completion of Dive Tables
- Altitude Diving
- Flying Before and After Diving
- Diving with Computers
- Sport Diving Limits for Each Certification Level
- Dive Planning
- Air Consumption Rates
Pool 5 / Recovery and Safety Techniques (cont.)
- Review Previous Skills
- Do-Si-Do in Small Pool as an Introduction to Rescues
- Weight Belt use
- Buddy Check, Entry, and Warmup
- Surface Doff and Don of Weight Belt
- Rescue of Unconscious Victim
- Review Ditch and Recovery and more Complex Situations
- Continue Practice of Neutral Buoyancy |
| 6 |
Classroom 6 / The Ocean Environment
- First Aid
- Rescues
- Compass use and Navigation
- Continuing Education and Specialty Diving
- Environmental Factors and Water Movement
- Marine Life
- Review of all Class Topics Before Exam
- Final Exam Given
Pool 6 / Advanced Techniques
- Review Previous Skills
- Buddy Check, Entry, and Warmup
- M to M Resuscitation
- Rescue Techniques with Weight Belts
- Alternate Kicks
- Counting Kick Cycles
- Continue Practice of Neutral Buoyancy |
| 7 |
Classroom 7 / Exam Review
- Grade and Review Exam
Pool 7 / Review
- Review Previous Skills
- Bailout Techniques
- Fun and Games
- Kick Cycles
- Water Portion of Exam in the Ocean (End of Week) |