Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PADI-0007
Organization:
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
30 hours over 1-2 weeks (flexible modular schedule)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Physical Education or Recreation
Description

Objective:

To provide students with the necessary entry-level knowledge and skills to scuba dive.

Learning Outcomes:

  • engage in beginning recreational scuba diving activities in local aquatic environments without direct or indirect supervision by a certified diving instructor

General Topics:

  • Adapting to the underwater world
  • Underwater communications
  • Dive planning
  • Diving equipment
  • Boat diving
  • Health for diving
  • Dive tables
  • Marine life identification
  • The underwater environment
  • Skill development in a confined water (e.g. ocean, lake, spring, quarry)
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials

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