Novice Open Water-Scuba

Novice Open Water Scuba [KH06208 Sem-2 (Alt 11, 12)]
Semester 2. (18 weeks).
Prerequisite: First Preference to SENIOR students. Pretest for swimming ability. All students must be fifteen (15) years of age at or before the start of the course. Girls are required to use one-piece bathing suits.

This course is conducted in accordance with P.A.D.I. (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) standards. Students will be prepared to safely visit the underwater world through the use of scuba equipment. The classroom portion includes approximately 6 weeks of academics. Topics covered include physiological adaptations. physics of pressure. diving equipment. the underwater environment. rescue/emergency procedure. dive tables and decompression theory. The pool portion runs for approximately six weeks. Novice divers are taught standard open water skills and are in direct supervision at all times. Required ocean dives will include four dives over two days to complete certification. There may be some weekend dives required.

REQUIRED PURCHASE: Total cost for books and certification not to exceed $60.00.

Scuba Syllabus 2019-20 Link