AIDA 4 – MASTER FREEDIVER (ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR)

The AIDA 4 Master Freediver Course is the highest level of training attainable within the scope of recreational freediving. Students will be also familiarized with techniques, knowledge and safety procedures for deep freediving that goes beyond recreational freediving, such as FRC diving, mouth-fill equalization and packing. Students will develop their skills within these categories of freediving: Static Apnea, Dynamic Apnea, Constant Weight, Free Immersion and Variable Weight (optional), even though the main focus is on Constant Weight. Besides the in-water skills, the students will be introduced to full body warm-ups and stretching, specific stretching of breathing muscles, training concepts and diet that will benefit their freediving development. Also, an introduction to packing and reverse packing mainly within vital capacity is part of this course. Another purpose of this course is to prepare successful candidates for the role of assistant Instructors. This includes Leading an appropriate warm-up session for confined and open water freediving, supervising students of all course levels during their confined or open water sessions whilst being supervised by an Instructor, Independently setting up and managing open water equipment: use of appropriate knots and braiding technique, setting the depth on the dive line, safe handling of other additional equipment (bottom plate, torches, lanyards, etc.).

COURSE DURATION

4 days

COURSE OUTLINE

• 3 Theory sessions
• 2 Confined water sessions
• 4 Open water sessions
• 1 Warm-up and stretching session
• 1 Final exam

 

PREREQUISITES

• Certifications: AIDA3 Freediver or successful Crossover Evaluation
• Be 18 years of age or older (16 or 17 years with parent or guardian consent)
• Have completed the AIDA Medical Form
• Have completed the Liability Release
• Have completed a course in First Aid with CPR within the last two years