Overview
★ AIDA 2 (Open Water Freediver) ★
The AIDA 2 Open Water freediver course is the follow-on course from our AIDA 1 Introduction to Freediving course. If you’re not comfortable using fins, a mask and a snorkel, then we ask that you complete the AIDA 1 Introduction to Freediving course first, which is designed to introduce you to each element of freediving in a relaxed environment without any skill requirements to pass the course.
The AIDA 2 Open Water Freediver course is broken down into two parts
★ AIDA 2 Pool ★
This course, part 1 of the AIDA 2 qualification, focuses on the freediving theory and the developing the essential freediving skills necessary for safe underwater exploration. It serves as the foundation for advancing to open-water freediving. The theory elements of the course and the exam can be taken in the comfort of your own home. The physical aspects of the course take place in the safe confines of a swimming pool allowing you to master the core elements of freediving before booking your place on part two of the AIDA 2Open Water Freediver course.
The course includes a comprehensive freediving manual covering:
Once you have completed reading the course manual, your instructor will undertake an online knowledge review with you before the exam to check your understanding of the material. You can then undertake the multiple choice exam online.
The theory and exam can be undertaken at a time to suit you before the pool session. During the pool session, you will spend 3 hours in the pool with our instructor covering the following:
★ Course Requirements ★
To successfully complete the AIDA 2 Pool course and receive your certification you must comfortably perform a 2:00 minutes static breath-hold and complete a separate swim whilst holding your breath underwater for a minimum of 40m.
Once you have completed these requirements on the course you will receive the AIDA 2 Pool Freediver internationally recognised certification from AIDA International and can then book onto an AIDA 2 Open Water Course.
Inclusions
What's Included
🧰 Equipment - Fins, mask, snorkel, weight belt and weights, no wetsuit provided.
What you'll need
📋 Other - Swim gear, towel and a 3mm short wetsuit if you have one as you might get cold.
The AIDA 2 Open Water freediver course is the follow-on course from our AIDA 1 Introduction to Freediving course. If you’re not comfortable using fins, a mask and a snorkel, then we ask that you complete the AIDA 1 Introduction to Freediving course first, which is designed to introduce you to each element of freediving in a relaxed environment without any skill requirements to pass the course.
The AIDA 2 Open Water Freediver course is broken down into two parts
- Part 1 – AIDA 2 Pool (Your booking is for this course)
- Part 2 – AIDA 2 Open Water (Is not included in your booking)
★ AIDA 2 Pool ★
This course, part 1 of the AIDA 2 qualification, focuses on the freediving theory and the developing the essential freediving skills necessary for safe underwater exploration. It serves as the foundation for advancing to open-water freediving. The theory elements of the course and the exam can be taken in the comfort of your own home. The physical aspects of the course take place in the safe confines of a swimming pool allowing you to master the core elements of freediving before booking your place on part two of the AIDA 2Open Water Freediver course.
The course includes a comprehensive freediving manual covering:
- Introduction to Freediving
- Freediving Physiology
- Breathing for Freedivers (Relaxation, Breath Up, Recovery Breathing)
- Equalisation
- Equipment
- Freediving Safety (Buddying, Risk Reduction)
- Freediving Disciplines
- Freediving Technique
Once you have completed reading the course manual, your instructor will undertake an online knowledge review with you before the exam to check your understanding of the material. You can then undertake the multiple choice exam online.
The theory and exam can be undertaken at a time to suit you before the pool session. During the pool session, you will spend 3 hours in the pool with our instructor covering the following:
- Breath Holding (Static Apnea)
- Dynamic Apnea
- Safe Buddying and Rescues
- Duck Diving
★ Course Requirements ★
To successfully complete the AIDA 2 Pool course and receive your certification you must comfortably perform a 2:00 minutes static breath-hold and complete a separate swim whilst holding your breath underwater for a minimum of 40m.
Once you have completed these requirements on the course you will receive the AIDA 2 Pool Freediver internationally recognised certification from AIDA International and can then book onto an AIDA 2 Open Water Course.
Inclusions
What's Included
🧰 Equipment - Fins, mask, snorkel, weight belt and weights, no wetsuit provided.
What you'll need
📋 Other - Swim gear, towel and a 3mm short wetsuit if you have one as you might get cold.