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HPE-141 Scuba

This is the entry-level recreational scuba diving course for students with advanced swimming skills that addresses the Academic and Confined Water requirements for Open Water Certification. The Academic lectures and examinations will provide illustration of basic theory and knowledge necessary for Scuba diving. The Confined Water (Pool) portion applies the practical experience of skill building and demonstration. Open Water Certification is encouraged but not included. Internationally recognized PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Certification testing with the instructor may be arranged during the period of the course. Additional fee required.

Credits

2

Department

  • Health Science and Human Performance
For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

HPE 141: Scuba

Department

Health Science and Human Performance

Course Description

This is the entry-level recreational scuba diving course for students with advanced swimming skills that addresses the Academic and Confined Water requirements for Open Water Certification. The Academic lectures and examinations will provide illustration of basic theory and knowledge necessary for Scuba diving. The Confined Water (Pool) portion applies the practical experience of skill building and demonstration. Open Water Certification is encouraged but not included. Internationally recognized PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Certification testing with the instructor may be arranged during the period of the course. Additional fee required.

Credit Hours

2

Contact Hours

Lecture2
Lab0
Other0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the physiology of the relation between the diver and underwater experience
  2. Apply knowledge reviews, testing and statements of compliance with PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices Statement of Understanding
  3. Distinguish necessary diving equipment and its support function applied to the diver
  4. Identify, assemble and demonstrate safe use of scuba equipment and demonstrate scuba and skin diving skills
  5. Apply if desired for Open Water Testing and PADI certification

Topic Outline

  1. 1. Module One
  2.     a. Topics: introduction, equipment, scuba systems, the buddy system, and textbook knowledge review
  3.     b. Confined water skills
  4.         i. Breathing air underwater
  5.         ii. Weighting
  6.         iii. Regulator clearing and recovery
  7.         iv. Ascents and descents
  8. 2. Module Two
  9.     a. Topics: respiration, diving equipment, communication, underwater buddy skills, and textbook knowledge review
  10.     b. Confined water skills
  11.         i. Swim testing
  12.         ii. Entry
  13.         iii. Snorkeling
  14.         iv. Mask clearing and replacement
  15.         v. BCD inflation
  16.         vi. Weight belt removal and replacement
  17. 3. Module Three
  18.     a. Topics: the diving environment, planning, boat procedures, open water skills, and knowledge review
  19.     b. Confined water skills
  20.         i. Assisting others
  21.         ii. Air depletion alternatives
  22.         iii. Supplying alternate air
  23.         iv. Buoyancy exercises
  24. 4. Module Four
  25.     a. Topics: accessory equipment, health, breathing air at depth, dive tables, the Recreational Dive Planner, and knowledge review
  26.     b. Confined water skills
  27.         i. Skin diving techniques
  28.         ii. Skill controlling techniques and practice
  29. 5. Module Five
  30.     a. Topics: special circumstance planning, interval calculation, navigation, a summary of safe diving procedures, and final exam and review
  31.     b. Confined water skills
  32.         i. Air depletion
  33.         ii. BCD removal and replacement