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There are many different things one must learn in order to be a Scuba diver. Some of the more common practices are learning how to breath under water properly, learning how to put your gear on properly and learning safety tips in case something goes wrong.
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Do you need experience to scuba dive?
I am a scuba diver. To start SCUBA, you must pass training. Many training centers are available in many areas.
How long does a scuba diver go to college?
Recreational scuba divers only need to undertake a short course to be qualified (or "certified" using industry jargon). The certification process for a basic open water diver normally takes about 5-6 days.Commercial divers usually undertake some kind of vocational training, but this is not usually done through a college or university.
What level of degree do you have to have to become a scuba diver?
There are no prerequisites to be a scuba diver, you just need to have the money. You do need to take a swimming test, but this isn't too hard. even a lousy swimmer can complete it.
What do you need to know to be a scubadiver?
To be a Scuba Diver you have to take a course in scuba diving which varies in cost depending on how old you are or where you are in the world .
Before a diver dives will he will take a deep breath or hyperventilate?
Free divers do but scuba divers do not need to. Scuba divers take their air with them and would have no need to hyperventilate.
Why does a scuba diver need increased gas in the air tank?
Scuba divers require increased air pressures in their air tanks while diving because the pressure on their bodies increases.
What do scuba divers need for a good education?
Like all adults or older teenagers; scuba divers need English and Maths also physics and scuba diving training. Hope I answered your question xx
What high school classes do you take to be a scuba diver?
You need to take an Open Water Certification course to become a SCUBA diver, but there are no pre-requisites. You actually only need to be 10 years old to enter PADI's first training program, and 14 for full certification, 16 for deep, and 18 for cave/cavern/wreck/search and recovery. However, though the physics are discussed, it is from a practical and not theoretical point of view, and does not require any previous knowledge of the topic. To be a technical diver or divemaster/instructor route, you should have a GED or diploma, and at least some physics knowledge.
What element do scuba divers need to prevent the bends?
Scuba divers need to decompress after a deep dive so that the oxygen levels in their blood return to normal before returning to the surface. Otherwise they will get the bends. A scuba diver will typically use his or her dive table or computer to figure out how many minutes they must decompress before resurfacing from the dive. Decompression takes place when a diver figures out the amount of time they need to wait at a certain depth under water before they can resurface. They also need to take into account how much air they have left so they can safely wait underneath the water for said period of time. A scuba diver will usually hold onto a drop line and simply breath and wait the allocated amount of time at the prescribed depth and only then safely return to the surface.
What kind of scuba equipment do you need for beginning scuba lessons?
In order to begin scuba lessons, you will require an oxygen tank, a wetsuit, a mouthpiece, as well as flippers. Your scuba classes most likely offer these equipment.
Do you have to be a certain weight or body type to be a scuba diver?
No, you don't need a certain body type to scuba dive. Because you use flippers to SCUBA dive, you can be a very lousy swimmer and learn to SCUBA dive. You may look stupid with a very tight wet suit during scuba diving, but you can dive. When I got certified, I learned that you have a very slightly higher chance of the Bends during scuba diving, but this is a small percentage. The pros of scuba diving outweigh the cons.
How do you get a scuba certification?
You will need to train with a certified SCUBA company. PADI and BSAC are two of the best known. Try their websites for local dive clubs which will run training couses.
