Introduction to Freediving is an experience program that educates curious audiences on safety and problem management of freediving and breath-holding. This program does not include specific skills development or certification, but provides a foundation for people who want understand the benefits of freediving before taking a recreational freediving course. This course teaches:

• Safety and Problem Management for Apnea Training
• Near Blackout and Blackout Management
• Introduction to Static Apnea (maximum 2:00)
• Introduction to Dynamic Apnea (maximum 25m/82’)

Is this course for you?

• You are interested in understanding the basics of freedive training and technique

Format/Duration –1/2 Day

The Introduction to Freediving course is a half-day program, consisting of:

• 1.5-hour Classroom session, focused on knowledge development.
• 2-hour Confined Water session, practicing rescue and safety techniques for breath-holding.

There is no Open-Water training in this course.

The schedule and layout/order of these sessions varies slightly by location. The program is typically run over a 1/2 day. Click the “Location & Schedule Information” link on any particular course to find out exact schedule for that program.

Prerequisites

• Minimum age of 16-years-old
• Comfortable in water
• Good health (please take a look at the PFI medicalform for any contradictions).

What to bring

• Mask & Snorkel
• Fins
• Timing device or Dive Computer
• Full Wetsuit—suggested, but not required