Stage A

About the course.

• Minimum Age: 16
• Open Water Training: 2 sessions
• Static session + Dynamic Session
• Course led by Erez Beatus - AIDA/ FDI/ APNEA ACADEMY/ I.A.F.D/ Apnea Australia Instructor.
• Course results in an international certification from Apnea Australia

The Stage A course is aimed to provide basic knowladge of the different freediving categories, the importent rules of behaviour and the safest way to perform freediving while allowing the fastest improvement.

The Stage A is also a PADI Distinctive speciality and results in a PADI card

On this course we will cover these subjects:

• Freediving categories.
• Safety for Freediving. Rules of behavior for Freediving.
• The buddy system and the role of the buddy and diver in training.
• Training session planning.
• The difference between a depth session and a Spearfishing session.
• Equipment for Freediving. Which mask, snorkel, fins and suit to choose when you go Training...
• Physiology for Freediving
• Proper breathing for Freediving. We will discuss the first of 3 stages of proper breathing.
• Relaxation techniques for static training. Relaxation is the most important aspect of Static training.
• Equalization techniques.
• Preventing pressure injuries (barotraumas) whilst Freediving.
• Freedive emergencies.
• avoiding and reacting to blackout and “surface samba” (loss of motor control).

• The emphasis is on energy efficient movement in the water.
• The main idea is to prolong the dive time and not only the depth.

It is important to understand that with proper training and knowledge a Freediver will improve the depth as well as the dive time.

Course hours:

First day-

• Start around 09:00. Theory until 12:30.
• Static and dynamic training until 16:00
• Theory to 17:00-17:30.

Second day-

• Meet for theory / go for a dive – depending on sea condition and boat.
• We need 3 hours of theory + time for 2 dives (each dive – 1 hour).
• Finish the course after a final exam around 16:00-17:00.

• This schedule is only for general knowledge. Times may change according to sea conditions and the will of the group.