Beginner Courses
Try freediving new program release by the SSI Freediving community.If you not sure about freediving but you very qurius, you have many questions in your mind but you don’t know who you can ask, try freediving a great opportunity for you.Our Try Freediving course is a fantastic introduction to the exciting sport of freediving. It’s perfect for beginners and makes a great gift experience.You’ll learn about freediving equipment, how to breathe correctly, how to hold your breath safely, and uncover the secrets of the mammalian dive reflex. You’ll then get the chance to put it all into practice in the open water.You’ll be amazed at what you’re capable of – especially when you strap on a pair of long freediving fins to power your way through.
TRY FREEDIVING Pre-requisites:
Be 10 years of age or older (Under 18 with parent or guardian consent)
Duration and Course Outline:
One day course
One theory sessions
One pool session
One confined water session
What’s included:
SSI Try Freediving Manual online
SSI APP
Pool Sessions
Open Water Sessions
Equipment rental
Certification
If you live in the big cities may you need escape from all daily stress. Pool freediving offers you be feel free near your living place. Pool freediving you learn Equipment for Freediving Breathing for Freediving Physiology, Respiration and circulation systems in our buddy, mammalian dive reflex Depth and Pressure, Equalization, Safety skills; Shallow Water Blackout (SWB) & Loss of Motor Control (LMC) Underwater environment Freediving and Scuba Diving, Risks Basic Freediving Disciplines Dive planning factors. Great enty for freediving also gives you credit to update Freediver course.Remember Freediving promotes health and fitness everyone while enjoying the amazing time.
POOL FREEDIVING Pre-requisites:
Be 18 years of age or older (12 years with parent or guardian consent)
Main Topics:
Duration and Course Outline:
What’s included:
Price:
250€
Learn proper breathing techniques, familiarize yourself with diaphragm breathing and take a deep breath like you never have before. In the SSI Freediver course you acquire the proper skills and knowledge to participate in Freediving to depths of 60 ft. (20 meters) in the most relaxed and safest manner possible. You will develop the skills necessary to train your body to be more efficient with breath-holding, gain better respiration and muscle flexibility and learn new skills to take your Freediving to the next level.
Online Training
You will begin your scuba diving journey by completing the SSI Freediver online training program. This program includes interactive multimedia lessons, quizzes, and exams, which cover the basic principles of Freediving, such as dive equipment, dive planning, and underwater communication.
Classroom Sessions
You will then attend classroom sessions with a certified SSI instructor, where you will review and discuss the concepts covered in the online training program. The instructor will also provide you with additional information and answer any questions you may have.
Pool Training
Next, you will complete a series of confined water (pool) sessions, where you will practice and master the basic Freediving skills, such as breath holding underwater, equalisation.
Open Water Dives
Finally, you will complete four open water dives, where you will apply the skills you learned in the pool and experience the thrill of freediving in the open ocean or a similar environment. These dives typically take place over two days, and you will be accompanied by your instructor.
Throughout the course, you will be evaluated on your knowledge and skills, and you must pass both written and practical exams to earn your SSI Freediver certification. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to dive safely freedive with a buddy to a depth of 20 meters , and you can continue your Freediving education by enrolling in the SSI Advanced Freediver course.
Pre-requisites:
Be 18 years of age or older (12 years with parent or guardian consent)
Duration and Course Outline:
• Three day course
• Two theory sessions
• Two pool session
• Two open water sessions
What’s included:
• SSI Level 1 Freediving Manual online
• SSI App
• SSI Logbook
• Pool Sessions
• 2 Open Water Sessions
• Certification
• Equipment
Price:
395€
Experience the ultimate freedom underwater with freediving.
Advanced Level Courses
The SSI Advanced Freediver course is designed for certified SSI Freedivers who want to advance their skills and knowledge in freediving. It builds upon the basic principles and techniques taught in the Level 1 course and focuses on deeper diving, longer breath-holds, and advanced safety procedures. Advanced Freediving will equip you with further knowledge of the mammalian diving reflex and how to initiate the best response for Freediving. You will learn new advanced equalization techniques and apnea training methods to carry you past 20 meters and develop the skills necessary to freedive to depths up to 30 meters
Here is an overview of what you can expect from the Advanced Freediver course:
Theory
You will learn advanced theory and techniques in freediving, including advanced breathing techniques, safety procedures, equalization techniques, and the physiology of freediving.
Pool Sessions
You will practice and refine your freediving skills in the pool, including dynamic apnea (swimming underwater on a single breath) and static apnea (holding your breath while floating in the water). You will also learn advanced rescue techniques and safety procedures.
Open Water Sessions
You will complete open water dives, where you will practice free immersion (diving down a rope with fins), constant weight freediving (diving with fins and returning to the surface without changing your ballast),. You will also learn advanced safety procedures and rescue techniques.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be certified as an SSI Advanced Freediver, and you will have the knowledge and skills to dive deeper and stay underwater longer than in the Freediver course. The Advanced Freediver certification is recognized worldwide and allows you to participate in more advanced freediving activities, such as deep diving and competitions.
Pre-requisites:
• 15 years of age.
• Be able to swim at least 400 meters/437 yards non-stop without fins or buoyancy device.
• Have completed the SSI Freediving Level 1 program or equivalent and have logged a minimum of 15 Freediving Sessions in total
Main Topics:
• Introduction to Freediving Level 2,
• Advanced equipment for Freediving,
• Breathing for Freedivin,
• Advanced Physiology / Respiration — Circulation — Dive Reflex
• Depth and Pressure — Frenzel Equalization,
• Dalton’s law
• Archimedes principal,
• Freediving Warm-ups / performances,
• Safety- Shallow Water Blackout (SWB), Black Out (BO) and Loss of Motor Control (LMC)
• Underwater environment,
• Competitive Freediving Disciplines,
• Dive planning factors / equipment and rigging basics,
Duration and Course Outline:
• Three day course
• Two theory sessions
• Two pool sessions
• Four open water sessions
What’s included:
• SSI Level 2 Freediving Manual online
• SSI APP
• SSI Logbook 2 years
• Pool Sessions
• Open Water Sessions
• Certification
• Equipment rental
Price:
475€
The apex of the SSI Freediving Program, performance freediver, will take you to depths of 120 ft. (40 meters.) Freediving well below the residual volume of the lungs, this is the specialist deep diving course and will equip you with the proper knowledge to take you into the deep blue and beyond.
The SSI Performence Freediver course is designed for certified Advanced Freedivers who want to continue their freediving education and achieve greater depths and longer breath-holds. This course is the highest level of recreational freediving certification and requires a high level of physical and mental preparation.
Here is an overview of what you can expect from the SSI Performance Freediver course:
Theory: You will learn advanced theory and techniques in freediving, including advanced equalization techniques,(mouthfill) training methods, and mental preparation. You will also learn about the risks and dangers associated with deep freediving and how to manage them.
Pool Sessions: You will practice advanced techniques in the pool, including no-fins freediving, dynamic apnea with fins, and advanced rescue techniques.
Open Water Sessions: You will complete open water dives, where you will practice constant weight freediving to greater depths and longer durations, no-fins freediving, and advanced rescue techniques. You will also learn how to manage the risks and challenges associated with deep freediving, such as barotrauma and hypoxia.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be certified as an SSI performance Freediver, and you will have the knowledge and skills to dive to greater depths and stay underwater for longer periods than in the Advanced freediver course.
The SSI performance Freediver certification is recognized worldwide and allows you to participate in advanced freediving activities and competitions. It is important to note that deep freediving is inherently risky, and proper training and safety procedures are essential to minimizing the risks associated with this sport.
Pre-requisites:
Main Topics:
Duration and Course Outline:
• At least five days course
• Three theory sessions
• At least one stretching session
• Two pool sessions
• Six open water sessions
What’s included:
Price:
575€
Challenge yourself and discover new depths with freediving.
Speciality Courses
The SSI Free Immersion course is designed to teach divers how to descend and ascend using a vertical dive line without the use of fins, relying only on arm strokes. The course covers the fundamentals of free immersion diving, such as breathing techniques, equalization, safety, and proper equipment use.
During the course, students will learn how to improve their diving efficiency and technique, as well as how to perform deeper and longer dives. The course also covers safety procedures, including proper rescue techniques and emergency procedures.
To enroll in the SSI Free Immersion course, students must have completed the SSI Pool Freediving course or have an equivalent certification from another recognized training agency. The course requires a minimum of two open water sessions and can be completed in as little as two days.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an SSI Free Immersion certification. This certification allows divers to dive using the free immersion technique up to 10 meters deper than a maximum depth limith of the certification level…
The SSI (Scuba Schools International) Training Techniques course is a specialty course offered as part of the SSI Freediving program. The course is designed to teach freedivers how to develop effective training programs and techniques to improve their skills and performance.
During the course, students will learn about different types of training programs, including physical conditioning, mental training, and relaxation techniques. They will also learn how to set goals and track progress, as well as how to design and implement training programs that are tailored to individual needs and abilities.
The SSI Training Techniques course includes both classroom sessions and open water dives. It is suitable for freedivers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. To enroll in the course, students must have an SSI Pool Freediving certification or an equivalent certification from another recognized training agency.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an SSI Training Techniques certification. This certification demonstrates that the student has the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement effective training programs for themselves and others. It is an important step for those who wish to pursue a career in freediving instruction or coaching.
In the lesson, students will learn:
1. Four benefits of training tables
2. Three safety considerations for training tables
3. The equipment required for conducting training tables
DRY LAND SESSION
Walking Apnea Table (With Breaks)
Static CO2 Table – Constant Hold (Optional)
Static CO2 Table – Constant Urge To Breathe (Optional)
Debriefing and Record Keeping
POOL/CONFINED WATER SESSION 1
Static Relaxation Table
Debriefing and Record Keeping
POOL/CONFINED WATER SESSION 2
Dynamic CO2 Table – Continuous Time
Debriefing and Record Keeping
SKILLS AND SUGGESTED SEQUENCE
TRAINING TECHNIQUES
Price:
200€
REACT RIGHT is SSI’s Emergency Training Program. Learn the “How-To” of First Aid, CPR, AED and Oxygen administration in diving emergencies as well as emergency assessment, so that any emergency situation can be evaluated properly Enrolling a REACT RIGHT program will increase your diving safety and comfort significantly. Also SSI and other training agencies require a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate as a prerequisite for the SSI freedive instructour or equilevent and higher certification programs…
The REACT RIGHT Student Kit includes a field reference guide which enables you to learn all theoretical knowledge easily. You will be guided through all practical skills by a REACT RIGHT Instructor.
The program covers:
• Primary Assessment
• First Aid & CPR Skills
• Primary Stabilization Techniques
• Oxygen Administration in Diving Emergencies
• Automated External Defibrilation Basics
SSI (Scuba Schools International) offers a Monofin course as part of its Freediving program. The course is designed to teach divers how to use a monofin, a single blade fin that is commonly used in freediving competitions.
Nature’s best freedivers have built-in monofins, like dolphins and whales. Learn to swim just as they do in this unique freediving course. By mastering the monofin swimming technique, you will be able to move effortlessly through the water and enjoy the speed and comfort monofins offer. Discover your inner dolphin and earn your SSI Monofin certification. You can credit your certification to achieving the coveted Master Freediving rating. Get started today
The SSI Monofin course covers the basics of monofin techniques, including proper kicking and finning techniques, as well as how to improve overall performance and efficiency while using a monofin. The course also covers safety procedures and emergency techniques specific to monofin diving.
To enroll in the SSI Monofin course, students must have completed the SSI Pool Freediving course or have an equivalent certification from another recognized training agency. The course requires a minimum of two open water sessions and can be completed in as little as two days.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an SSI Monofin certification. This certification allows divers to use a monofin up to a maximum depth of 30 meters. It is important to note that the use of a monofin requires a higher level of physical fitness and proper technique, and should only be attempted by experienced and properly trained freedivers.
Freediving is like Meditation
Training Programs
The Master Training Program for Freediving is an advanced training program designed for experienced and highly skilled freedivers who want to take their freediving abilities to the highest level possible. It is designed to provide a comprehensive and intense training regimen for freedivers who want to compete in national and international competitions or become professional freediving instructors.
The requirement to participate to this program is to be at least a SSI level 2 or AIDA 3* freediver and have your own equipment (including lanyard). This is a training program and not a course, so there will be no teaching materials, no certifications, usually formal program its 4 weeks,
The Master Training Program for Freediving typically involves:
- Individualized Training: The program is tailored to each individual student’s specific goals and abilities. A certified instructor will assess your current skill level and design a customized training program to help you reach your goals.
- Advanced Techniques: The program focuses on advanced techniques in freediving, constant weight with fins, FİM. You will master advanced equalization techniques, breathing techniques, and mental preparation strategies.
- Physical and Mental Training: The program includes intensive physical and mental training to help you develop the strength, endurance, and mental focus required for advanced freediving. You will work with a coach to develop a personalized training regimen that includes strength training, cardio training, and mental preparation exercises.
- Open Water Training: You will complete open water dives to practice and refine your freediving skills in a real-world environment. You will work with your instructor to develop a training plan that includes regular open water dives to build your skills and confidence.
Upon completion of the program, you will have developed the skills and abilities required to compete at the highest levels of international freediving competitions or become a professional freediving instructor. The Master Training Program for Freediving is the ultimate training program for serious freedivers who want to achieve their full potential in this demanding sport.
Price:
700€
Price:
700€
Freediving training dives typically involve practicing different techniques and skills to improve your freediving abilities. The type of dives you do will depend on your level of training and experience, as well as your individual goals and objectives.
For certified divers, we offer an opportunity for training facilitated by our instructors. They will provide briefings before and after each dive to help you to develop your technique. They will accompany you during the session creating a safe environment to practice in. You can maximize the number of dives and the experience you gain, since there will never be more than 3 divers per one instructor
Here are some common types of freediving training dives:
- Warm-Up Dives: Before attempting more challenging dives, it is important to warm up your body and get used to the water conditions. Warm-up dives are typically shallow and involve practicing breathing techniques, relaxation, and equalization.
- Static Apnea: Static apnea involves holding your breath while floating in the water without moving. This type of dive is often done in a pool and is used to improve breath-hold time and mental relaxation.
- Dynamic Apnea: Dynamic apnea involves swimming underwater on a single breath. This type of dive is often done in a pool or open water and can be used to improve technique and stamina.
- Constant Weight Dives: Constant weight dives involve diving with fins and returning to the surface without changing your weight. This type of dive is typically done in open water and is used to improve depth and endurance.
It is important to note that freediving can be dangerous and should only be done under the supervision of a certified instructor. Proper training, safety procedures, and equipment are essential for minimizing the risks associated with this sport.
Pre-requisites:
A. 12 years old.
B. Have completed minimum the SSI Freediving Pool program or equivalent.
C. Freediving participants are required to have the minimum Freediving equipment that is required in freedive training.
Price:
50€ Single session
Price:
5 Session package 225€
Price:
10 Session package 450€
``Freediving is a journey of self-discovery and a celebration of the beauty of the underwater world.``
Umberto Pelizzari
Freediving Pro Courses
Freediving is the world’s fastest-growing underwater sport. Get in on the action and become a Basic Freediving Instructor! As a Basic Freediving Instructor, you will help others learn to freedive with the Snorkel Diver, Try Freediving and Basic Freediving courses. Gain experience with this entry-level instructor rating. Once you get comfortable teaching the basics of freediving, take the next step to advance your freediving instructor career. Get started today!
The SSI (Scuba Schools International) Basic Freediving Instructor course is designed for experienced freedivers who want to teach others the basic skills and techniques of freediving. This course is a key step in becoming a professional freediving instructor.
The Basic Freediving Instructor course builds on the knowledge and skills learned in the SSI Level 1 and Level 2 Freediving courses. It covers topics such as teaching methods, safety and risk management, and conducting training sessions in both pool and open water environments.
Basic Freediving Instructor
Intent
The SSI Basic Freediving Instructor Training Course provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to conduct the Basic Freediving program in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Candidate Prerequisites
• Minimum age: 18 years old.
Have the following SSI certifications (no equivalency permitted):
• Scuba Assistant Instructor
Duration
• Recommended hours for completion: 8-12.
• The number of classes, hours and sessions per day are set by the individual instructor, based on student needs, student ability and environmental conditions.
Start Your Professional Freediving Career Today
If your heart is beating for freediving, the SSI Freediving Assistant Instructor course is the first step to take to share your freediving passion! Once certified, you will be able to teach the Snorkel Diver, Try Freediving, Basic Freediving and Pool Freediving courses, plus the upgrade options to the most popular pool freediving specialties and more.
The Freediving Assistant Instructor course is designed to prepare experienced freedivers to become assistants to professional freediving instructors. The course is offered by SSI (Scuba Schools International) and is an important step towards becoming a professional freediving instructor.
To enroll in the Freediving Assistant Instructor course, students must hold an SSI freediver Freediving certification or an equivalent certification from another recognized training agency. They must also have completed at least 50 logged freediving dives and have experience teaching basic freediving skills.
During the course, students will learn how to assist a professional freediving instructor in teaching and certifying students in SSI Freediving courses. The course covers topics such as teaching methods, risk management, and safety procedures. Students will also learn how to provide effective feedback to students and how to assist in conducting training sessions in both pool and open water environments.
The Freediving Assistant Instructor course includes both classroom sessions and open water training sessions. Students will be required to complete a series of skills assessments and teaching evaluations, as well as a final exam.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an SSI Freediving Assistant Instructor certification. This certification allows individuals to assist professional freediving instructors in teaching and certifying students in SSI Freediving courses. It is an important step for those who are interested in pursuing a career in freediving instruction.
Intent
The SSI Freediving Assistant Instructor Training Course provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to conduct Pool Freediving and Training Techniques programs in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Candidate Prerequisites
• Minimum age: 18 years old.
Option 1
• Have logged at least 50 in-water freediving sessions.
Have the following SSI certifications or equivalent from a recognized training agency:
• Freediver
• Training Techniques
Option 2
Have the following SSI certifications or equivalent from a recognized training agency:
• Training Techniques
Have the following active status SSI certifications or an equivalent from a recognized training agency:
• Basic Freediving Instructor
Have issued at least:
• 25 Basic Freediving certifications
Duration
• Recommended hours for completion: 45-50.
• The number of classes, hours and sessions per day are set by the individual instructor, based on student needs, student ability and environmental conditions.
Become an SSI Freediving Specialty Instructor
As an SSI Freediving Specialty Instructor, you will help your students progress their freediving capabilities faster and safely by teaching a variety of specialty programs. You will introduce students to new freediving equipment and help them discover new freediving adventures. Make a difference to the freediving industry. Become an SSI Freediving Specialty Instructor today!
Becoming an SSI (Scuba Schools International) Freediving Specialty Instructor allows you to teach specialized freediving courses and expand your teaching opportunities in the field of freediving.
To become an SSI Freediving Specialty Instructor, you must hold an SSI Freediving Instructor certification and have completed the specific freediving specialty course that you wish to teach. Some of the available SSI Freediving Specialty Instructor courses include:
Monofin Instructor: This course teaches you how to teach the proper use of a monofin for freediving.
Training Techniques Instructor: This course teaches you how to teach effective training techniques to help students improve their freediving skills.
Freediving Ecology Instructor: This course teaches you how to teach students about the ecology and conservation of the underwater environment.
To become an SSI Freediving Specialty Instructor, you must complete the relevant specialty instructor course, which typically includes several open water dives and classroom sessions. You must also have experience teaching freediving courses and have a certain number of logged dives.
Upon successful completion of the SSI Freediving Specialty Instructor course, you will be authorized to teach the specific freediving specialty course that you have completed. This will allow you to offer a wider range of courses to your students and expand your career opportunities in the field of freediving instruction.
Intent
The SSI Freediving Specialty Instructor program provides candidates with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to conduct SSI Freediving Specialty programs.
There are two ways to become certified to teach SSI Freediving Specialty programs:
• Specialty Instructor Seminar
• Co-Teaching
Candidate Prerequisites
• Minimum age: 18 years old.
• Be an active status SSI Freediving Professional with the minimum required professional certifications.
Price:
600€
Do you dream of a career training freedivers? Spread the adventurous, exciting freediving lifestyle as a new SSI Freediver Instructor. SSI freediver instructors are the industry’s best freediving trainers, utilizing innovative training techniques to introduce new freedivers to the world of breath-hold diving. As a certified SSI Freediver Instructor, you can teach all entry-level programs along with the SSI Free Immersion and Training Techniques specialties.
Intent
The SSI Freediver Instructor Training Course provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to conduct Freediver instructour, Free Immersion, and Training Techniques programs in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Candidate Prerequisites
• Minimum age: 18 years old.
Option 1
• Have logged at least 100 in-water freediving sessions.
Have the following SSI certifications or equivalent from a recognized training agency:
• Freediving Advanced certification
• Training Techniques
Option 2
Have the following SSI certifications or equivalent from a recognized training agency:
• Advanced Freediver
• Training Techniques
Have the following active status SSI certifications or an equivalent from a recognized training agency:
• Basic Freediving Instructor
Have issued at least:
• 25 Basic Freediving certifications
Duration
• Recommended hours for completion: 70-85.
• The number of classes, hours and sessions per day are set by the individual instructor, based on student needs, student ability and environmental conditions.
Become an SSI Advanced freediving Instructor
Do you like sharing your freediving technique, knowledge, and experience? Are you ready to help freedivers increase their average breath-hold time and build new freediving communities? Then becoming an SSI Advanced Freediving Instructor is for you! Advance your professional freediving career and become the best instructor you can be. Upon course completion, you can conduct a range of freediving courses, including SSI Freediving Advanced freediver
The SSI (Scuba Schools International) Advanced freediving Instructor course is designed for experienced freediving instructors who want to advance their teaching skills and knowledge. The course is an important step in becoming a professional SSI Freediving Instructor Trainer.
To enroll in the Advanced freediving Instructor course, students must hold an SSI Freediving Instructor certification or an equivalent certification from another recognized training agency. They must also have completed at least 200 logged freediving dives and have experience teaching advanced freediving skills.
During the course, students will learn advanced teaching methods and techniques, risk management, and safety procedures for teaching advanced freediving courses such as performance Freediving and specialized courses. Students will also learn how to effectively evaluate and provide feedback to students, as well as how to develop and implement effective training programs for advanced freediving skills.
The SSI Advanced freediving Instructor course includes both classroom sessions and open water training sessions. Students will be required to complete a series of skills assessments, teaching evaluations, and a final exam.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an SSI Advanced freediving Instructor certification. This certification allows individuals to teach and certify students in all SSI Freediving courses up to and including Advanced freediving. It is an important step for those who are interested in pursuing a career as a professional freediving instructor or trainer.
Intent
The SSI Advanced freediving Instructor Training Course provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to conduct Advanced Freediver programs in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Candidate Prerequisites
• Minimum age: 18 years old.
Option 1
• Have logged at least 100 in-water freediving sessions.
Have the following SSI certifications or equivalent from a recognized training agency:
• Freediving Level 3
• Training Techniques
Option 2
Have the following SSI certifications or equivalent from a recognized training agency:
• Freediving Level 3
Have the following active status SSI certifications (no equivalency permitted):
• Freediving Level 1 Instructor
Option 3
Have the following active status SSI certifications (no equivalency permitted):
• Freediving Level 1 Instructor
Have issued at least:
• 10 Freediving Level 1 certifications
• 5 Training Technique certifications
Duration
• Recommended hours for completion: 85-100.
• The number of classes, hours and sessions per day are set by the individual instructor, based on student needs, student ability and environmental conditions.
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