stage b
freediver
enjoy the silence
Minimum age: 16.
Have completed an Apnea International Stage A course (or equivalent)
Open water dives: 4
Pool sessions: 2
course results in an international accreditation by Apnea International
On this course we will cover these subjects:
- Physics of Freediving .
- Physiology of Freediving.
- Mammalian Diving Reflex.
- Physiology of Freediving – black out.
- Training for Static apnea.
- Training tables, dry static training.
- Training for Dynamic apnea.
- Equalisation techniques.
- Buoyancy Issues for Deeper Freediving
- Safety Equipment for Deeper Freediving.
- Psychology of Freediving.
- Fitness training for Freediving.
- Breathing exercises – Pranayama.
- Relaxation techniques for Freediving.
- Planning an open water dive session.
- The Training sessions include Static breath-hold tables and Deep water sessions.
- The emphasis is on energy efficient movement in the water.
- We will try to find the best individual technique that will result in the best improvement.
- It is important to understand that with proper training and knowledge a Freediver will improve the depth as well as the dive time.
You will need to bring your own gear – Mask, Snorkel, fins and wetsuit. The gear does not have to be freediving gear but it is recommended. A gear session will be conducted through the course to help you choose the right gear.
If you do not have gear – please notify your instructor before the course so that he could provide you with options.
First day-
- Start around 09:00. Theory until 12:30.
- Static and dynamic training until 16:00.
- Theory to 17:00-17:30.
Second day-
- Meet for theory / go for a dive – depending on sea conditions and boat.
- We need 3 hours of theory + time for 2 dives (each dive – 1 hour).
- Theory until around 16:00-17:00.
Third day-
- Meet for theory / go for a dive – depending on sea conditions and boat.
- We need 3 hours of theory + time for 2 dives (each dive – 1 hour).
- Finish course around 16:00-17:00.
- This schedule is only for general knowledge. Times may change according to sea conditions and the will of the group.
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