STEP ONE : KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT AND POOL TRAINING

KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT

The Knowledge Development portion of Step 1 develops your familiarity with basic principles and procedures. You learn things like how pressure affects your body, how to choose the best gear and what to consider when planning dives. You complete Knowledge Development on your own, reading each of five sections of the PADI Open Water Manual and watching the corresponding section of the PADI Open Water DVD (which also previews skills you'll learn).

If you like learning with a personal computer, you can also get the Open Water Diver Manual and Video segments together as a CD-ROM.

In the classroom your instructor will review what you studied at home, highlight certain aspects of diving and have you take a short quiz to be sure you're getting it. At the end of the course, you take an exam that makes sure you've got all the key concepts and ideas down.

CONFINED WATER DIVES

This is what it's all about – diving. During this portion of Step 1 you'll develop basic scuba skills in our onsite swimming pool. Here you'll learn everything from setting up your gear to how to easily get water out of your mask without surfacing. You'll also practice some emergency skills, like sharing air – just in case. Plus, you may play some games, make new friends and have a great time.

After completing Step 1 you'll be ready for STEP 2 - OPEN WATER TRAINING

COURSE FEE

We offer a wide variety of beginning classes including: weeknights, weekends, occasional daytime classes and private instruction. Our fees range from $165.00* to $360.00 (private lessons)*, depending on the class you select. Please ask one of our crew members about the course that fits your needs and budget.

FEE INCLUDES

• All classroom and pool instruction completed here at A-1 Scuba.
• Use of Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Scuba Equipment & Exposure suit for the duration of the course.
• NO EQUIPMENT PURCHASE NECESSARY, although we highly recommend your own mask, fins, snorkel and booties.

In other words, there is no equipment purchase required for the class and pool!
 

HOME STUDY LEARNING MATERIALS

You'll need and use one of the following training material kits during the PADI Open Water Diver course, and for your review and reference after the course.

1. STANDARD STUDENT KIT Includes: The PADI Open Water manual, Electronic Recreational Diver Planner and instructions for use booklet, Adventure Log Start-up Module 1 and (1) student folder. The cost is $65 plus tax.

DVD: Those purchasing the Primary Student Kit will also need to purchase the PADI Open Water Diver DVD. The cost is $35 plus tax.

2. MULTIMEDIA KIT (combines the PADI Manual and Video for computer based learning). Includes:
The DVD, (1) Electronic Recreational Dive Planner and instructions for use booklet,
(1) Adventure Log Start-up Module 1 and (1) student folder. The cost is $85 plus tax.

3. ENHANCEMENT KIT  This is intended for those taking the eLearning course. It includes the Electronic Recreational Dive Planner and Instructions for Use booklet, Adventure Log Start-up Module 1 and a student folder. The cost is $45 plus tax

We provide Special Student Pricing on the purchase of mask, snorkel, fins and booties. This offer is
valid 30 days from the end date of your Confined Water Training.

*All classes require pre-registration with deposit. Prices are subject to change.

REQUIRED FORMS

• PADI Medical Statement (PDF)
• Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement (PDF)
• Statement of Understanding (PDF)
• Youth Diving Responsibility and Risks Acknowledgment (PDF) for children under the age of 12.

To print these documents, you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader (FREE).

UPCOMING CLASS SCHEDULE

We offer a wide variety of options for this class. Click on one of the links below, or scroll down to see all the dates and times we're currently offering.