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i am new to scuba so if anyone has information on the training needed for scuba diving than that would help me a bunch. thanks
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Welcome to the board!
That said, you need to be > 10 yrs old (some agencies have 8 yrs, but I have issues with that); you need to be able to swim; an instructor; $$; the ability to read course materials; watch boring powerpoint slides (assuming that powerpoint is used in class); etc. The training consists of 3 (some might say 4) sorts of activities: Book work, motor skills in a swimming pool, motor skills in open water. (The 4th activity is equipment training, which I consider to be motor skills; e.g. clockwise to close a valve; counterclockwise to open valve; how to clean a BCD and regulator; etc.)
PADI is one of many agencies that certifies Scuba divers; most shops/resorts will recognize certification from other agencies. YMCA, NAUI, & SSI are the other agencies that pop into my mind, but I'm sure I'm forgetting others...
Your profile says your mother is a Scuba instructor? Why not ask her?
That said, you need to be > 10 yrs old (some agencies have 8 yrs, but I have issues with that); you need to be able to swim; an instructor; $$; the ability to read course materials; watch boring powerpoint slides (assuming that powerpoint is used in class); etc. The training consists of 3 (some might say 4) sorts of activities: Book work, motor skills in a swimming pool, motor skills in open water. (The 4th activity is equipment training, which I consider to be motor skills; e.g. clockwise to close a valve; counterclockwise to open valve; how to clean a BCD and regulator; etc.)
PADI is one of many agencies that certifies Scuba divers; most shops/resorts will recognize certification from other agencies. YMCA, NAUI, & SSI are the other agencies that pop into my mind, but I'm sure I'm forgetting others...
Your profile says your mother is a Scuba instructor? Why not ask her?
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Your mother, having been a scuba instructor, should be very helpful in giving you some insight as to what, if any, physical training you should be doing along with direction in pursuing your course work.
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Hello Amanda,
it’s about time you surfaced here!
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Hello Amanda,
it’s about time you surfaced here!
Click [thread=91105]here[/thread] for ScubaBoard 101: [thread=91105]A beginner's guide to the ScubaBoard.Com forums[/thread].
Don’t forget to fill out your Public Profile (and Dive Info) on one of your next surface intervals so we can get to know you a little bit better. Besides, it will make it easier for us to answer your questions. If you’re not in a particularly creative mood, you can have a look at my Public Profile for inspiration.
Any other questions? Just click this link: Send me a PM!
Laurens
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