PADI Open Water Diver Course - Section 1 (A+ Graded)

Training is important because? correct answers It enables diving to be rewarding and meaningful, there are potential hazards to avoid, reduce and/or manage and diving has risks. Certification shows? correct answers Certification shows that you met the course requirements. You will be trained to what depth? correct answers A maximum of 18 metres/60 feet. What conditions are you qualified to dive in? correct answers Conditions as good as, or better than, those in which you trained. The three parts of the course are? correct answers Knowledge development, confined water dives and open water dives. Knowledge development covers the principles, concepts and terms needed for safety. Confined water dives allow practise of scuba skills in a pool under direct instructor supervision through one or more mini dives. Open water dives allow practise, application and demonstration of what you have learnt. Completing the course allows you to? correct answers Dive without instructor supervision, obtain air fills, scuba equipment and other dive services, plan, conduct and log open water dives and continue your diver training. What is the PADI four E philosophy? correct answers Equipment, education, experience and environment. Scuba requirements? correct answers Age - you must be at least 10. 10-14 earn the PADI junior diver certification. 10-11 must dive with a PADI professional and 12-14 must dive with a certified adult diver. What is Performance-Based learning? correct answers Performance-based learning means you progress and attain certification by demonstrating that you meet specific learning objectives. What is Student-Centered learning? correct answers Student-cantered learning means that the course, materials and instructor address how you learn most effectively. What are 11 reasons to dive? correct answers Adventuring and exploring. Enjoying and observing nature. Spending time with friends/family. Getting out on and under the water. Taking photos and videos. Investigating sunken ships. Taking on personal challenges. Becoming familiar with new technologies. Making new friends. Making a difference in environmental issues.