| Thinking of signing up with a scuba diving school? If | | | | This is another segment of your training. This is |
| you are wondering what exactly will the instructors | | | | where your open water training instructor will show |
| teach you and what you will learn in diving, here's a | | | | you how to use the mobility scuba equipment such |
| brief write-up for you. | | | | as propulsion vehicles and fins. You will also learn how |
| 1. Scuba Diving Theories And Methods | | | | to use the diving mask underwater and how to use |
| The first steps most schools will run through with | | | | the snorkel. Basic water skills such as free diving, |
| you are the theories. You will have to get used to | | | | entry and exit from the water will also be taught. |
| the physics or rather scientific principles taught. This | | | | 4. Dive Preparation And Planning |
| educational section of training is necessary to highlight | | | | Preparing and planning are crucial. You need to |
| the underwater conditions as well as the safety limits | | | | prepare for unforeseen circumstances in order to |
| to divers. You will learn about the hazards, the | | | | prevent mishaps. You will learn how to analyze a |
| precautionary measures as well as the hand signals. | | | | diving table, how to organize decompression stops, |
| 2. Scuba Equipment Familiarization | | | | non-decompression and safety stops. |
| Divers rely largely on their scuba equipment when | | | | 5. Emergencies And Rescue |
| underwater. These are responsible for sustaining your | | | | The scuba diving school will teach you first aid |
| breathing and movement when you are in the water. | | | | strategies, and the steps needed to help a buddy in |
| You will need to learn how to use them properly. If | | | | distress. |
| you are not careful, it can mean serious problems to | | | | These items are normally included in the beginner |
| you. This is where you learn how to breathe with | | | | scuba diving course offered at the schools. If you |
| scuba diving gear as well as control your buoyancy | | | | are ready for specialized courses which are meant |
| underwater. | | | | for vocational divers, check if they do offer wreck |
| 3. Basic Skills Training | | | | and cave diving. |