Is there anyone out there who will summarize exactly what parts of the rec diving encycl physics and physiology are most important to study for testing purposes?
Surely all of this stuff won't be on the test.
It took me awhile to realize that PADI takes so much space in their books to explain such a small thing.
Kinda like," To make a short story long".
It'd be nice if they just summarized it, like....."sounds travels faster and farther in water".....done.
Ok I can see why this deserves a little bashing, but comeon, he didn't ask for anything too specific. I'm a DMIT and it seems like just about any question asked about the dm exams, no matter how general, always get torn to pieces. I think MOST of us really want to learn everything that a great dm should know, and the fact that we're on here asking questions (rather than sitting at home doing nothing) is usually a good thing.
So where can i find the answers to all the exams?
Naples here's what i do. As somebody pointed out the dm manual and encyclopedia aren't laid out as well as they could be; i create a "reference frame outline/summary" on paper for each exam, then study the hell out of it. Worked well for school, and so far it's worked for the three exams I've taken. For a pretty easy example, take the dm conducted programs. Here's a partial sample of my study guide reference frame outline/summary thing:
DM Conducted Programs
-Scuba Review
-Can I conduct this program without an instructor: "Answer here"
-Ratio of students to dm/instructor: "Answer here"
-Certified assistant/insurance required: "Answer here"
-Special considerations: "Answer here"
-Discover Scuba
-Can I conduct this program without an instructor: "Answer here"
-Ratio of students to dm/instructor: "Answer here"
-Certified assistant/insurance required: "Answer here"
-Special considerations: "Answer here"
Easy example, obviously the real thing has more subheadings and levels of subheadings. Oh and I noticed a few people mentioned dm's should not "memorize" but rather "internalize" dive information...I agree if a student or any diver asks a dm what the risks of fast ascents are the dm should be able to work through and explain all facets of DCI, but there IS a lot of memorization involved in diving: 60 ft/min, 15ft for 3 min (ok, easy one), BWRAF, etc etc
Hope that helps naples