Sports Diver Theory - ST6 - Going Diving

Sports Diver Theory

ST6 - Going Diving

Lesson Objectives

The main objective of the lesson is to promote the understanding that, following qualification as a Sports Diver, the gaining of experience is important in broadening diving knowledge. At this level of diver, not only can they learn from other divers but also they will be gaining more dive leading experience. In broadening their diving experience, students may become involved with divers using Nitrox or Rebreathers, so part of the lesson is a basic introduction to both and their associated buddy considerations. Also, once qualified, Sports Divers become part of the surface support team and they can assist the Dive Manager. To round off the Sports Diver Theory lessons, consideration is given as to what happens next. For students, promoting going diving and gaining experience is re-iterated as well as continued training and, if they are so interested, beginning instructor training through the BSAC

Achievement Targets

At the end of this lesson students will:

• Understand that to broaden diving knowledge and experience they need to go diving
• Understand that doing so will encompass a wider range of conditions and dive buddies
• Understand the role of dive leading and planning considerations appropriate to Sports Diver level
• Understand that, whether diving or leading dives, personal limitations should always be considered
• Understand the concepts of Rebreather diving and associated buddy considerations
• Understand that, in extending their rescue skills they will become part of the surface support team when diving takes place
• Understand that they can assist the Dive Manager
• Have gained appreciation of further training opportunities open to them with the BSAC as a diver and, if they so wish, as an instructor