INSTRUCTORS SwimS w i m & ScubaS c u b a INTERNATIONAL Level One Freediving Certification June 1 Pool / Class session at School of Fish June 8 Open Water Session at It’s no surprise Freediving ( ) has become one of the fastest growing sports in the world! It allows divers to explore the beauty of the underwater world on one breath the way nature intended, with just a few pieces of equipment. Freediving us to be present in the moment. When you slide underwater your ”land life” is put on hold, and the instant calming effect of an empty mind becomes convincingly obvious. Not sure it’s for you? Almost anyone can learn to freedive! It’s no wonder this fun and exciting sport continues to gain popularity world- wide.

What many don’t know is that freediving’s a skill based sport. This class will teach you in a matter of days what could take years of extensive experience. The curriculum has proven results, whether interested in on the , freediving with dolphins, mastering the art of or maybe even interested in the competitive aspects; FII has a course that will have you freediving like a pro in no time! The Level 1 course is an introduction to the FII education system. It covers everything from safety & problem management, techniques, & equipment selection to correct freediving methods for gradual depth progression. This course is ideal for anyone wishing to master the correct basic freediving techniques of our system enabling you to confidently freedive to depths up to 66 feet/20 meters. We highly recommend taking the Level 1 Freediver course before proceeding onto the Level 2 course.Course will consist of 1 classroom session (3-4 hours), 1 pool session (3-4 hours), and 1 open water session (2-3 hours), then Academic Review and course wrap- up.

Throughout the FII Level 1 Freediver course you will learn:

Level 1 Safety & Problem Management for Freediving Level 1 Breath-Hold Technique Development Level 1 Confined Water Rescue and Buddy Supervision Techniques Introduction to Freediving Specific Equipment $345.00 Tuition Basic Physics and Physiology for the Level 1 Freediver Freediving Technique Development $28 entrance fee for Dutch Springs Correct Breathing for Freediving Equalization Techniques for the Level 1 Freediver Open Water Rescue Skills, Buddy Supervision and Self Evaluation Student Learning Materials:

Level 1 Student Manual and Workbook, Level 1 Academic Review As a F.I.I. Level 1 Freediver you will use the following equipment: (Freediving specific gear is highly recommended) • Long blade fins • Low profile mask and simple • Rubber belt with appropriate • School of Fish Swim and Scuba 572 Route 25A, Rocky Point, NY 11778 631-744-7707 • www.schooloffishswimandscuba.com