Lecture Notes

This section includes video of the classroom sessions. Poolside and underwater video clips of specific skills can be found in the Video section.

Course notes.
WEEK #	TOPICS	VIDEOS
1	Classroom 1 / Introduction to SCUBA Introduction to instructor and each other Basic classroom procedures and paperwork Why do you want to do SCUBA? History of SCUBA Fitness in general and how it relates to SCUBA in specific Instincts and habits Equalization Introduction to and selection of equipment (mask, snorkel, fins) Pool 1 / Swim test and pool basics SCUBA swim test Small pool mask and snorkel training Skin diving skills Buoyancy compensator introduction (inflation and deflation) Equalization Fin fitting if necessary Giant stride entry Flutter kick Surface dives Displacement mask and snorkel clearing	(MP4 - 181 MB)
2	Classroom 2 / Physics of diving Continue introduction to equipment (tanks, BCs, regulators) Introduction to physics as it relates to diving (gas laws, water compared to air, buoyancy, pressure, volume, humidity, air consumption rates) Hand signals to be used underwater Pool 2 / Introduction to SCUBA Continue swim test Learn to connect regulator and BC to tank Buddy check Entry and warmup (practicing flutter kick and surface dives) before going on SCUBA Entry practice Practice mask clearing and regulator recovery Introduction to and practice of neutral buoyancy Practice regulator recovery	(MP4 - 236 MB)
3	Classroom 3 / Physics of diving (cont.) Continue introduction to equipment (wet suits and accessories, dry suits, and weights and weight belts) Continue with physics (direct and indirect effects of pressure on equipment and body) Oxygen toxicity Review of physics problems to finish this section Pool 3 / Skills review and new skills Review previous skills Buddy check, entry, and warmup Surface don and surface skills Octopus use and ascents Doff and don on the bottom Continue practice of neutral buoyancy	(MP4 - 220 MB)
4	Classroom 4 / Care and planning in SCUBA Decompression illness Ingassing and outgassing Introduction to dive tables Pool 4 / Recovery and safety techniques Review previous skills Use automatic air inflators Buddy check, entry and warmup Assisting tired diver rescues and tows Ditch and recovery of equipment Simulated emergency swimming ascents Continue practice of neutral buoyancy
5	Classroom 5 / Beyond diving: Advanced topics Completion of dive tables Altitude diving Flying before and after diving Diving with computers Sport diving limits for each certification level Dive planning Air consumption rates Pool 5 / Recovery and safety techniques (cont.) Review previous skills Do-si-do in small pool as an introduction to rescues Weight belt use Buddy check, entry, and warmup Surface doff and don of weight belt Rescue of unconscious victim Review ditch and recovery and more complex situations Continue practice of neutral buoyancy	(MP4 - 240 MB)
6	Classroom 6 / The ocean environment First aid Rescues Compass use and navigation Continuing education and specialty diving Environmental factors and water movement Marine life Review of all class topics before exam Final exam given Pool 6 / Advanced techniques Review previous skills Buddy check, entry, and warmup M to M resuscitation Rescue techniques with weight belts Alternate kicks Counting kick cycles Continue practice of neutral buoyancy	(MP4 - 137 MB)
7	Classroom 7 / Exam review Grade and review exam Pool 7 / Review Review previous skills Bailout techniques Fun and games Kick cycles Water portion of exam in the ocean (end of week)

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