AIDA2 - Level 1 Beginner Course

The course focuses on the mastery of relaxation, breathing and mental techniques for better breath hold (apnea) underwater. Underwater finning and safety rescue techniques will also be taught to help students be comfortable with underwater apnea while training with a qualified buddy.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Freediving
• Freediving Breathing Cycle
• Relaxation techniques
• Basic Physiology of Freediving
• Frenzel Equalization (Additional Topic)
• Freediving Techniques - Dynamic finning, duck dives
• Safety in Freediving - Buddy System and Rescue
• Equipment in Freediving
• Freediving Disciplines
• Openwater Assessment Day

The course is conducted over 2 non-consecutive days to cover two components:

Day1 (Pool) - AIDA2 Pool Only Certification
(Option to top up $300 in the future to complete the open water component for AIDA2 full certification)

Day2 (Openwater) - AIDA2 Full Certification

Prerequisites & Passing Requirements:

Prerequisites:

• Be 18 years of age or older (16 or 17 years old with parent or guardian consent)
• Comfortable swimming

AIDA2 Passing Requirements:

Have good skill technique according to the Instructor’s judgment.

Be able to perform all the pool & openwater exercises satisfactorily. 

Pass the theory exam with a minimum score of 75% to pass (28/38 questions to pass)

POOL REQUIREMENTS

★ Perform a static apnea of at least 2’00”

★ Perform a dynamic apnea with fins distance of at least 40 meters

★ Buddy Rescue in Pool

OPENWATER REQUIREMENTS

★ Dive in constant weight depth to at least 12 meters comfortably (max 20m)

★ Perform buddy rescue from depth of 5-10m

★ Efficient Duck Dives, Orientation & Recovery Breaths

*Above require is to be demostrated in good technique

You may choose to take the pool component first before committing to the open water component. Open water dates will be scheduled after the completion of pool component. 

Minimum Pax: 

Weekend courses usually are fixed dates

Contact Mark at 91547300 for weekday courses; Minimum 2 to start 

Location:

Pool Venue: Weekends usually Owl Pool (1.5 - 2.5m Pool)
Open Water Venue:  St John

Pool Ratio:  1 Instructor to 4 Student 
Openwater Ratio:  1 Instructor to Max 4 Student  

Dates / Course Schedule:

Please refer here: Course Schedule Dates – Apnea42 Freediving

otherwise contact Mark 91547300, for weekday arrangement

Course Sample Videos 

Pool Component 

Open Water Component: 

FAQ:
What are the differences between agencies? 
Apnea Academy, AIDA, SSI