Introduction to Freediving

Overview

The Introduction to Freediving course is your gateway into the freediving world! The course takes place in the safe confines of a swimming pool allowing you the opportunity to master the basics of freediving before moving to confined and open water. The course includes a freediving manual, theory session and 3 hours in the pool. 

  • You will cover topics that include: 
  • The basics of safety in freediving (Equipment, Buddying) 
  • Breathing for freedivers (Relaxation, Breath Up)
  • Breath Hold, Recovery Breathing
  • Equalisation 
  • Freediving Disciplines 
  • Duck Diving



Once you have completed the course you will receive a recognised international freediving qualification from AIDA International. The course takes place at the Dolphin Centre Poole From 1:00-15:30pm 

Course Timing
The timings for the day will be roughly as follows: 
  • 08:30  Meet in reception; please give plenty of time for travel as we will start promptly at 8:30
  • 08:30 - 9:25 Theory Session
  • 9:25 - 09:40 Get changed for the pool sessions
  • 9:45 -11:45 First pool session (25m Main Pool)
  • 12:00 - 13:00 Second pool session (4m deep dive Pool)
  • 13:00 - 13:30 Get showered and changed
  • 13:30 – 15:00 Second Theory Session, debrief and discuss any questions you have
 
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.
Location
Kingland Road, Poole, England, BH15 1TN, United Kingdom