Scuba Diving for Beginners by Lydia Law https://padlet.com/lydialaw321/rp8t0rn9toub7fjc en-us 2020-05-25 02:00:50 UTC 2020-05-25 02:19:44 UTC hello@padlet.com Scuba Diving Equipment lydialaw321 https://padlet.com/lydialaw321/rp8t0rn9toub7fjc/wish/592130989
  • Scuba mask
  • Scuba fins
  • Wetsuit
  • Scuba BCD
  • Scuba regulator 
  • Dive computers/watches (optional)

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  • Basic knowledge review
  • Pool skills
  • Open water training or “check out dives”

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  • Scuba mask: The mask helps make an space for air that helps you focus underwater and see clearly. The mask also helps the air pressure as you go down.
  • Scuba fins: It is harder to move underwater than on land, so the fins make it easier to swim in the water.
  • Wetsuit: The wetsuit stops cold ocean water from getting to your body because when water goes off your body it takes heat with it.
  • Scuba BCD: It can hold gear, it allows you to carry a tank with little effort, let's you float at the surface and let's you achieve neutral buoyancy at any spot in the water.
  • Scuba regulator: Makes it to where you can breath the high air pressure stored in the tank and breath underwater.
  • Dive computer: It can monitor your tank pressure, tell you how deep you are swimming, and lastly log your dives.

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  • Basic knowledge review
    This portion does not require you getting in the water and can actually be done by e-learning. This training can be done by watching videos or in person classes and then taking a quiz afterward testing one’s knowledge. It is basically school for scuba diving. Your instructor will teach you the basics of scuba diving, and you will be required to read up on and research all the basics of scuba diving and then your knowledge will be tested through an end of course assessment. 

  • Pool Skills
    Swimming pools are great places to practice the material you learned from your basic knowledge review. Swimming pools are used for training instead of open waters because they are contained and the water is calm to help beginners become secure with using scuba equipment. This type of controlled environment is necessary if one wants to further their training.

  • Open water training
    Unlike pool training this type of dive occurs in a non-controlled open water environment. Skills are put to the test in ways that they cannot be inside a swimming pool. You are required to complete a series of open water diving training prior to becoming a certified scuba diver. Here your knowledge of the equipment will be a top priority, since you will be in an environment where it is necessary for you to know exactly what you are doing. Scuba diving can be extremely dangerous if you are not prepared.  





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  • Athens Scuba Park -Located in Athens Tx, this 7 acre lake has over 35 wrecked boat sites to explore, water is visible up to 70 feet, and parts of the lake can reach up to 35 feet in depth. Known as a great place for new or experienced divers this is a great place to better your scuba skills.
  • San Solomon Springs - Balmorhea State Park - Known as the world's largest spring fed swimming pool, this pool is up to 25 feet deep with crystal clear views. Stocked with freshwater marine life this adventure is great for all.
  • Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary - Known to be a divers paradise, the garden off the coast of Galveston is a great way to explore artificial reefs and get to known many types of marine life. You may even have the chance to meet a few friendly hammerhead sharks when swimming here!
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