Open Water Scuba

Catalog description

Program includes knowledge development and skill training in the pool. All classes are referral only (no open water dives), meaning students will need to pickup their paperwork and complete four additional dives in open water within one year from the last training section to receive a PADI Open Water Diver certification. For more information, please see: www.pe.cornell.edu/.Knowledge development will be completed independently before lecture/lab sections via e-learning. Lecture will include checking required paperwork, taking a quick review quiz, reviewing any missed questions, completing the swim/tread requirement, getting a mask/snorkel and gear for the next day in the pool. Please note: Pool dates for each section are listed in the specific lab section.Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving. Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won't need a physician's approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.