Freediving Course

Gift Card for Fii Level 1 Freediving Certification Course “One Person Gift Card” - Student can refer to course schedule to join in on an open class. The student may also assist instructor to choose dates that work best for both their schedules. The date is typically planned a few months in advance to allow time for other students to sign up. ”Private Course Gift Card” - Good for 1 to 4 people. The group may choose the dates with instructor as early as “today”. **Private course for 1-2 people may be competed in 1 day.    Course Description  Day 1 - Classroom and Pool Session Day 2 - Open Water Boat Session  During this course, students train the fundamentals of the FII education system in an easy-to-learn course format operating between the classroom, pool and open water setting. With a high emphasis on freedive safety training and technique development, students master the proper skills to effectively freedive up to depths of 66 feet/20 meters. Whether a complete beginner or an informally trained freediver/spearfisherman with years of experience, this course will set you on the right path to eliminate bad habits and show you the most efficient and safe freedive techniques. Course Syllabus -Level 1 Safety & Problem Management -Freediving Equipment -Physics and Physiology for the Level 1 Freediver -Correct Breathing for Freediving -Breath-Hold/Static Apnea Technique Development -Freediving Technique Development To pass this course level, students must attend all sessions and demonstrate mastery of the F.I.I. Level 1 Freediver skills and knowledge. Course Duration: 2-day program. Minimum 4 hours of academic work, 3 hours of confined water training, and 3 hours of open water depth training (varies per location and size of class). Prerequisites: Competent swimming skills and comfortable in open water. Age Requirement: -Juniors level 1: 12-15 (max depth of 15 meters) -Level 1: must be 16 years or older -Required Equipment: Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, weight belt, weights and timing device. The course fee is $495 per person. The facility fee is $50. The boat fee is not included. The boat fee is $150 per person on average + captain's tip payable to the captain directly. This can vary depending on the boat, captain, etc.