Cost of Course
$299
Includes:
- Classroom session
- 2 Pool sessions
- PADI Freediver eLearning
*Open water trip not included in class price.
Basic Freediver
The Dive Shop Basic Freediver Course
Basic Freediver
Why PADI Freediver?
Freediving is about cultivating inner focus, discipline, and control over breath, body, and thoughts. With practice, relaxation fuels your ability to move gracefully and efficiently through the water. If you’ve ever wanted to enter the water quietly and engage with nature on your own terms, without the bulk and noise of equipment, freediving is for you. You’ll dive deeper, stay down longer, and feel part of the ocean itself.
Freediving can also be a competitive sport. Divers all around the world train for years to set records in static apnea, dynamic apnea, free immersion and constant weight freediving.
PADI Freediver teaches you about the safety and physiology of freediving, along with techniques to enhance your personal and buddy related safety skills.
What do I need to start?
No prior experience with snorkeling, skin diving, or freediving is required. To enroll in a PADI Freediver course you must be at least 12 years old. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health.
What will you learn?
The PADI Basic Freediver and Freediver Course help you develop solid freediving skills. You learn basic freediving principles and focus on practicing breathhold techniques in a pool. This includes:
- Learn breathhold techniques as well as static and dynamic apnea.
- Proper buddy procedures.
- Goal – static apnea of 90 seconds and dynamic apnea of 80 ft.
- Learn about equipment designed specifically for freediving.
2025 Class Dates
- February 18, 20, & 27
NOTES:
*Certification Trip Not Included.
**ALL STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PADI RELEASE FORMS AND MEDICAL STATEMENT. FOR COPIES OF THE FORMS CLICK THE LINKS BELOW:
REQUIRED FORM:
The PADI Freediver Safe Diving Practices Statement of Understanding (PADI form 10305) and PADI Freediver Release of Liability (PADI Form 10398) is required once a year. A current Diver Medical Form is also required (PADI Form 10346) and may need to be signed by a physician if necessary. Everyone is required to submit these forms.
Call 520-326-DIVE for more information.
THE DIVE SHOP IS A PADI FIVE STAR INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The PADI System of diver education is based on progressive training that introduces skills, safety-related information and local environmental knowledge to student divers in stages. PADI courses are student-centered and provide maximum practice and realistic application.