How to take the exam? About how to test the diving certificate, here is a brief introduction to the most basic OpenWater diving (Open Water
The learning content and general process of the course. OW I * * * needs 4 days of study and examination time, including knowledge learning, swimming pool teaching and underwater practice.
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Usually, the first day is spent studying videos and books. Students can concentrate in the classroom or study the contents of unit 1-3 by watching videos and books at their residence, mainly introducing diving equipment and diving precautions.
the next day
In the morning, the coach will generally test the students, then explain the knowledge points, and then continue to learn the content of Unit 4-5 through video and take the exam. In the afternoon, we will enter the swimming pool teaching stage. Before learning to dive, the coach will test everyone's underwater skills first. After passing the test, we will begin to learn the assembly of diving equipment, including the basic gestures of diving, the patrol of the vice head, the use of the spare vice head of potential partners, the wearing of mirrors and drainage.
the third day
Teaching in the swimming pool in the morning. After reviewing the contents of the swimming pool on the first afternoon, I will learn underwater BCD and cylinder reset. In the afternoon, I will officially start my diving trip, and I will complete two dives in the sea. Every time you go into the water, there are fixed movements to be completed. Of course, these two launches will not be very deep, mainly to adapt to and be familiar with the whole process of diving.
The fourth day
The last two dives are also the final examination stage to get the OW diving certificate, and you need to complete the actions specified by the coach underwater before you can get the diving certificate ~!
Although it seems not difficult (the actual operation is really not difficult), we still have some warm tips for each part.
theoretical research
The importance of this part is beyond doubt. Through this part of the study, we can understand some basic knowledge of diving and its dangers. Through this part of the study, we can understand why we need to have a rest between dives, and why many tips in diving places say that we can't fly within XX hours after diving.
Although this part of the content is rather boring, I hope everyone will study hard. After all, there are exams waiting for you. After all, life is more important.
Swimming pool teaching
This is the first step in learning diving skills. The coach will test your water quality here. After passing the exam, he will learn the handling, wearing, inspection and application of diving equipment, and learn diving posture, emergency response and various basic diving postures and skills.
In the first stage, we must study hard, especially master all kinds of movements and skills. Don't be afraid to ask the coach questions, and don't face the coach's inspection of every movement with a muddle-along attitude. This is not only a learning process, but also a process for your body to remember the correct process and state. If you can find your own problems and solve them at this stage, then you will go into the sea more smoothly and you can enjoy diving more quickly.
For example, wearing a mask underwater, such as using a spare vice head with the cooperation of potential partners, may be nervous and scared at the first attempt, and even some friends will suffocate because they can't control their breathing without a nose or are too nervous when changing the spare vice head. Don't float the first time. If you get into the habit of floating, it will be dangerous when you really dive. Please keep calm, adjust your breathing according to the coach's knowledge, or find your own problems. Sometimes it's just because of the wrong mouth shape or nervousness.
In the swimming pool, we should not only learn skills and movements, but more importantly, we should adapt to the breathing style when diving and develop good diving habits.
Diving at sea
Leaving the pool and diving in the sea is the real beginning of experiencing diving.
In the first few dives, we should not only complete some prescribed movements, but also be familiar with the process and precautions when diving and ascending. The most important thing is to learn to look at the barometer and diving watch, try our best to master neutral buoyancy and breathing, and strive to keep our body in a good state in the water, so that our body can remember the diving movements and feelings.
In addition to these diving skills and knowledge, when diving in the sea, the coach will remind many details that a diver should pay attention to. Just as PADI upholds the environmental protection concept of protecting the underwater ecological environment, becoming a diver also bears the responsibility of protecting the ocean.
Where to take the exam? With the gradual popularization of diving, there are more and more places where you can take the diving certificate, and the forms are also very rich.
Family teaching
At present, there are many places in China where diving certificates can be obtained. Some are taught in swimming pools, and in Sanya and other places, you can practice in open water. Although swimming pool teaching can also simulate the environment of calm and open waters, all kinds of situations and ocean currents existing in the ocean cannot be simulated, so this method is not recommended. If you must take the diving certificate in China, you can choose to go to Sanya and other places.
Domestic theory+foreign launch
At present, many diving schools abroad, especially in Southeast Asia, not only provide Chinese teaching, but also consider that China students may not have enough vacation time. They provide theoretical knowledge through online teaching and online courses in China, then go to diving schools to complete the next practical courses of swimming pools and calm and open waters of the ocean, and finally get a diving certificate through exams.
Overseas teaching
This is the most mainstream way to learn and get a diving certificate. Many travelers will choose to travel to Southeast Asian islands and other places while obtaining diving certificates. Usually, the OW certificate takes four days, and it is completed through theoretical study, examination, swimming pool teaching and four open water teaching and examinations. AOW stadium is shorter.
Compared with the prices of many potential schools in China, the prices of many potential schools abroad will be much cheaper. For example, in most parts of Southeast Asia, coupled with cheap air tickets and beautiful island scenery, this mode of vacation+study is more popular.
You can take the exam anywhere as planned. At present, there are China diving schools in Okinawa, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, Egypt, Maldives, Saipan and other places. If English is better, of course, choose more.