ADAPTIVE TECHNIQUES SPECIALTY
As dive pros, we help others overcome challenges. It is one of the most rewarding parts of our job.
We guide students as they face their fears and practice difficult skills. When travelers visit a new place, we help them learn to dive in new environments.
Divemasters and Instructors lead divers of all levels. We are the mentors that others look to for help and support.
One of the best things about diving is how accessible it is. As an Adaptive Diving Techniques pro, you will be able to assist divers of varying abilities. Be the supportive force that helps divers overcome obstacles and reach their goals.
You may be familiar with the healing benefits of being underwater firsthand. Many of us are drawn to the sport because of the relaxation we experience underwater. But diving is much more than a way to relieve stress.
BENEFITS OF SCUBA DIVING
According to a study from Johns Hopkins University, scuba diving has therapeutic benefits. Divers with mental and physical impairments find relief from things like anxiety, depression, pain, injuries, and PTSD (see sources*).
The benefits of accessible scuba diving do not stop there. Individuals of limited mobility can enjoy the sport. People without sight are able to scuba dive. Based on anecdotal evidence, diving even has a positive impact on those with Autism (see sources**).
Scuba diving is an incredible sport. As leaders, it is necessary for dive pros to be equipped with proper training. Learn how to help those with varying abilities. Understand what it takes to scuba dive with a disability. Helps someone find a hobby they love.
PRO OPTIONS
The PADI Adaptive Techniques certification is tailored to your professional level. Learn which is the best fit for you:
DIVEMASTERS
Begin with knowledge development in a classroom session. Next, practice in-water skills during 2 confined water sessions. Finally, test your abilities during 2 open water workshops.
The PADI Adaptive Techniques Specialty course will help PADI professionals:
- Become more aware of considerations when introducing people with disabilities to diving or freediving.
- Explore techniques that can be applied while supervising and training divers or freedivers with disabilities.
- Counsel and direct student divers, based on their abilities, toward the best fitting PADI courses and experiences.
- Learn techniques to motivate and encourage students with mental and/or physical challenges.
Pre-reqs:
- Divemaster (or higher)
- Current EFR Primary & Secondary certification (This course can be arranged with the Adaptive Techniques certification.)
INSTRUCTORS
The Adaptive Techniques Specialty class teaches effective approaches for instructing and supervising divers of varying abilities.
This course builds on PADI’s inclusive foundation. You will learn student-centered approaches to adapt techniques to meet diver needs.
Begin the course with knowledge development in a classroom session. Next, practice in-water skills during 2 confined water sessions. Finally, put your abilities to the test during 2 open water workshops.
The PADI Adaptive Techniques Specialty course will help instructors:
- Become more mindful of individual considerations when introducing people with disabilities to diving or freediving.
- Explore adaptive techniques that can be applied while training divers or freedivers with disabilities.
- Counsel and direct student divers, based on their abilities, toward the best fitting PADI courses and experiences.
- Learn additional techniques to motivate and encourage student divers with mental and/or physical challenges.
Completing this program qualifies the PADI Instructors to teach 2 courses:
- PADI Adaptive Techniques Specialty course to dive leaders
- PADI Adaptive Support Diver Specialty course to divers
Pre-reqs:
- PADI Instructor
- Current EFR Primary & Secondary certification (This course can be arranged with the Adaptive Support Diver certification.)
Want to learn more about the Adaptive Techniques Specialty class or join an upcoming session? Contact us at training@puravidadivers.com or call 888-972-3483.