Scuba divers earn college credit
College campuses around the country are back in session. There is a new throng of freshmen flooding the counselor offices trying to make sense of this “college thingâ€. A new crop of seniors are combing through their transcripts seeing where they may have some “holes†that need to be filled so they can graduate in the spring.
This is great news for degree seeking Scuba divers. Anyone seeking a degree from an accredited university can benefit by being Scuba certified. In fact, Scuba diving can be a fun and enjoyable way to fulfill your Physical Education or Recreation requirements for your Associates or Bachelor degree. Read more
What does it take to get certified to Scuba dive?
Hundreds of thousands of people get certified to Scuba dive every year. Some of them are doing it for a one-time thrill on their honeymoon. Others are getting certified as a first step, in many, to a (underwater) world of adventure. In either case, taking a beginner lesson and getting your Open Water Scuba Diver or Scuba Diver certification is the first step.
All beginner classes are structured in a similar fashion. The class has two parts, knowledge development and in-water work. Regardless of the agency (whether PADI, NAUI, SSI or SDI), there is little variance in this first step. The most important factor is choosing an instructor in which you feel comfortable. To get certified as a beginner Scuba diver, you must complete all the knowledge development and pass a final exam and you must “master” your in-water skills. While this may seem daunting, it is generally pretty easy for most people. And, it can be done in as little as a long weekend. Read more
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