Dive Theory For Your Open Water Course

This is the theory that you need to know for your open water course. In the manual you will get during your open water course there are questions you need to answer. The knowledge you need to answer these questions is in this little book. It is presented in same order as the questions, in short paragraphs. This way, you can prepare at home and spend less time on theory during your holiday.

For millions of Americans, diving offers the chance to get away from everyday life and enter a world of stunning natural beauty and fascinating complexity. And getting started is a breeze! Anyone can learn to dive safely and explore the world’s wondrous oceans – all it takes is a little training and basic equipment. Scuba Diving & Snorkeling For Dummies presents all the fundamentals for anyone interested in getting dive certified or just looking for good snorkeling while on vacation. Written by PADI-Certified diver John Newman, this friendly guide covers everything you need to know to: Get certified Plan a great diving trip Save money on equipment Dive or snorkel safely This user-friendly guide starts by helping you evaluate your underwater skills and walking you step by step through a typical certification program. Once you're certified, it helps you pick a dive site, purchase and set up your equipment, and take care of any fears you might have. Then you'll discover what to expect on your first dive – from which creatures are dangerous to how to protect fragile sea life. Scuba Diving & Snorkeling For Dummies also covers these topics and more: Free diving Special breathing techniques Emergency procedures How to avoid the bends Handling dive anxiety The physics and chemistry of diving Staying healthy on dive trips Ocean ecosystems Rip tides and tidal waves Ten great dive destinations In addition to beautiful full-color photography and all the information you need to plan a dive trip, the book also includes a handy appendix of dive organizations and publications, as well as a CD-ROM sampler from PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). Whether you're a novice diver or an old hand, Scuba Diving & Snorkeling For Dummies is perfect for anyone who wants to see the beauty of the ocean from a fish's point of view. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

If you are planning to take your Advanced Open Water Diver course in a few weeks, then you need a guide that will help you prepare and understand any knowledge review questions you may be asked. The theory part consists of knowledge review questions, based on the mandatory and elective dives. This Advanced Open Water Diver Guide will help you prepare for your final exam and includes things to know before you take the test, tips from an experienced instructor, tricks for taking the exam, and 100 practise knowledge review questions across the range of specialist areas.

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