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What is the minimum age for Scuba Discover Local Diving?
the minimum age for scuba diving is 5 years of age because younger children may be frightened by the breathing we have to do during scuba diving.
When should one not learn scuba dive?
most training agencies suggest that SCUBA be taught after 9years of age and should not be engaged in for one is a heavy smoker or has respiratory problems. Scuba is a high stress anaerobic activity. Anyone at risk of heart disease or arterial sclerosis should not participate. This is not medical advice. Please consult a doctor before engaging in SCUBA diving. also: if they don't want to.... too many divers start SCUBA diving to be with somebody they care for, (husband, girlfriend, etc) but have no desire to actually SCUBA dive.
Do you think children should go scuba diving?
I think it depends on several things. The age of the child, how adapted to water the child is, if they can swim, and how well they listen to directions. I would call a scuba school and ask them. They may have an age limit.
Age limit for scuba diving career?
As far as with PADI, there are minimum age age limit of 18 to become a PADI Professional (Divemaster or higher). Upper limits? None, as long as you are in good enough health to pass a medical examination. Other agencies, I'm not sure and other diving professions I'm not sure, sorry!
Can you scuba dive at 9?
Technically you can scuba dive at any age, as long as you are comfortable doing it. There are however, a few issues that arise with very young scuba divers. Finding scuba equipment for a very small body frame can sometimes be difficult. It also depends on the environment you'll be scuba diving in. Clear waters are much easier than a murky lake or pond. Weak swimmers can also have difficulty navigating waterways with a strong current.
What is the age limit on scuba diving?
9 - 12 depending on the agency you are certified by such as PADI or NAUI. PADI I believe is 9, but in my opinion is not as thorough on teaching safety skills. NAUI is 12 and is what my son was certified by. There's alot to be aware of while diving to keep you safe and your diving partner safe. The more thorough your training, the better off you'll be and the better your diving experiences will be.
At what age can you go scuba diving?
There is no upper age limit for getting certified for scuba diving. As long as your medical history does not prevent you from doing so. The lower age limit depends on the agency, but can be as young as 10-12
What age can you go scuba diving in the great barrier reef?
Depends on the persons certifying agency. It is different for PADI and NAUI and ...... and within each of those certifying agencies, they may have different credentials that may allow diving, but with certain limitations such as MAX depth, or has be with a certified adult etc.
At what age are you legally allowed to take your diving test?
Say what?? Take your diving test? Hell! Why would you take your diving test anymore?!
Age to get scuba certified in GA?
You don't need a licence to go scuba diving, but most people need to undergo formal training before they can scuba dive. Different agencies will take divers at different agencies, but the bigger agencies will usually not train anyone younger than 10 years old. However, some agencies insist that a student be 16 or 17 before learning to dive.
Can you scuba at the age of nine years old?
Today, kids can begin experiencing diving from a young as 8 years old. Special programs are available which are specifically aimed from young kids. Normally kids of this age are taught in the safety of a shallow pool. Following their 10thbirthday, these kids then could progress to the junior open water divers certification.
What age should you start to dive if you want to be in the Olympics?
Well, Tom Daley started diving at 8, but I suppose if you train enough, you could become good enough!
