Level 1 Freediver POOL ONLY

Key academic concepts are introduced in the classroom and then practiced in a controlled confined-water environment. Students develop foundational knowledge in safety and problem management, equipment selection, breathing, and freediving physics and physiology while building the technique and confidence needed for safe breath-hold diving.

 

• Level 1 safety and problem management
• Freediving equipment
• Physics and physiology for the Level 1 freediver
• Breathing for freediving
• Breath-Hold/Static Apnea technique development
• Confined water technique development

Course Duration:
1-day program, including a minimum of 4 hours of academic instruction and 3 hours of confined water training (varies by location and class).

Prerequisites:
Participants should have competent swimming skills.

Age Requirement:
Participants must be at least 16 years old.

Equipment:
Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, weight belt, weights and timing device

Learning Materials:
FII Level 1 Freediver manual and workbook. Course materials are provided by the instructor at the beginning of each course.