SDI Discovery Scuba Program
Discover the wonders of scuba diving firsthand! Enroll in the SDI Scuba Discovery Program and delve into the depths of the underwater realm under the expert guidance of an active SDI Instructor, within a secure and supervised pool setting. Gain essential knowledge of scuba diving safety procedures while enjoying the exhilarating experience of breathing underwater. This program serves as a stepping stone towards the comprehensive SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course, propelling you towards becoming a certified scuba diver.
You only need three things to experience scuba diving: a swimsuit, a towel, and a sense of adventure!
**This course includes eLearning to be completed before your course begins. If you DO NOT receive an eLearning confirmation email within 24 hours, please contact us!
Availability: In Stock
Included in Course:
Online learning materials
Two hours of in-water instuction with SDI Instructor/Divemaster
All equipment
- Mask
- Fins
- Buoyancy Control Device
- Regulator
- Tank
- Weights
Who this course is for:
- Those who would like to experience the underwater world
- Those who would like an introductory course to scuba diving prior to enrolling in the Open Water Scuba Diver course
Course prerequisites:
- Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent
- Demonstrate adequate swimming skills and in-water comfort
What you can expect to learn:
During this program, the following topics will be covered… and more!
- Basic overview of physics/physiology and how it relates to diving
- Buoyancy
- Pressure
- Equalization techniques
- The aquatic environment
- Marine environment
- Marine life expected to encounter at the dive site
- Scuba equipment assembly
- Underwater communications
- Taking the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course
Some of the in-water skills you will perform include:
- Predive check
- Weight removal at the surface
- Ear clearing and equalization
- Buoyancy compensator device (BCD) use
- Manual inflation
- Oral inflation
- Buoyancy control
- Controlled ascents and descents
- Regulator use
- Breathing, clearing, and recovery
- Mask clearing
- Underwater swimming: proper use of fins
- Computer use
- Use of gauges
- Underwater communications
If you enjoy this experience then the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course is your next step!
