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Introduction

In this introductory course, you learn the basics. You are taught to learn techniques to hold your breath beyond a minute and a half and to do breath-hold dives with and without fins. If you are taking the course, you are also taught to a depth of 12-20 meters (40-66 feet).

Prerequisites

• Swim 200m unassisted, non-stop in a pool setting

Theory

• History
• Physiology
• Physics
• Techniques
• Equalization
• Safety & Rescue
• Equipment