Full-Day AIDA 1 Freediver Course in Moalboal

In AIDA 1 Freediver Course, you will learn the very basics theory of Freediving. What is Freediving and what kind of equipment is needed. You will also learn how to prepare yourself for a breath hold dive including breathing, duck dive, finning, buddying and safety techniques. You will be taught what are the main risks and dangers and how to counter them. Besides, you will learn the basics of freediving in a confined water (usually pool) as well as open water (sea or lake).
AIDA 1 is recommended for students with either no previous freediving experience or who would like to try freediving over one day and still get a qualification. Think of the AIDA 1 course as a freediving foundation course. There are no minimum requirements to pass the course and your freediving instructor will guide you through this journey of well-being and fun. Once completed, you can sign up for the AIDA 2 freediver at a later date or even the day after.
Program Outline:
• One theory session
• One breathing and relaxation session
• One confined water session (usually swimming pool)
• One open water sessions
During the theory session, you will learn:
• Equipment for freediving
• Breathing for freediving
• Equalization technique
• Safety for freediving
• Freediving and Scuba Diving
During the breathing and relaxation session:
• How the breathing can help you to get relax
• Recovery breathing
During the Confined Water session:
• Static apnea training
• Experiencing some contractions
• Safety and buddy
During the Open Water session:
• Using equipment
• Duck diving
• Body positioning
• Free Immersion and Constant Weight
• Finning style
• Safety and Buddying
• Dives will be at 10m maximum depth