My course starts on Thursday and I'm ment to have the book read, but with school and work, there's no possible way I can get the rest of it done before then. Any links? Sites? That have chapter/section summaries? I'm desperate. :/
2007-02-20 08:48:16 · 6 answers · asked by Kathryn M 1 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Most dive shops do the course chapter by chapter. I imagine yours will as well. They won't expect you to know everything when you walk in the door. You'll get some reading time of the chapter at hand, then do the quiz in the manual.. This continues until you've finished the manual.
Then it's exam time.
2007-02-21 06:24:04 · answer #1 · answered by scubabob 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry to say that even if you are able to find a summary some where, it won't help you.
At the end of each chapter there's something called a knowledge review. This sheet of questions must be completed for every chapter in order for you to complete the Open Water Class (this is a PADI rule). Even if you can't read the whole book, you must go through the chapter and find the answers to these questions. You will learn alot just from completing these knowledge reviews. Try to learn as much as you can from this. You're not expected to be an expert when you walk in the door, but most people will have read already and it may all go over your head if you don't even have a decent foundation on the subject.
On a sidenote, scuba diving is an amazing sport and hobby, and you will love it. I know you're down to the wire on time, but do remember that this isn't a math class that you're just trying to pass; this is important info that you must learn so that you don't injure or kill youself! Take the time to learn it properly because it's so important, even if it means postponing your class.
Good luck!
2007-02-21 22:30:00 · answer #2 · answered by Ali 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
honestly hon, and i've done the padi open water training myself, the absolute best thing for you to do is to just scan through it. there is so much in there that is all intent on keeping you safe, a simple summary could possibly cost you your life. I don't mean to be harsh, but find a way to read it. bring it to school and study during lunch. do anything, even read it in the bathroom if you have to!!! if you have good trainers, they should review anyway, not just simply give you the test and send you on your checkout dive. I wish there was an easy way out of this, but as you'll soon learn, there are NO shortcuts in diving.
On the brightside, the PADI manual keeps it simple and to the point, they even crack a joke here and there. It should move faster than you think. Best of luck on your certification!!!
2007-02-20 13:01:28 · answer #3 · answered by Trombone_Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Padi Book
2016-10-16 00:22:57 · answer #4 · answered by guilford 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...If you can read the book before the course starts,can be helpfull,but,by the way,your instructor has to give you the theory modul by modul showing you a video ,giving explainations,(they are 5 moduls) alternating theory to swimming pool skills and open water training dives.
It's important(compulsory) that,before you do the training dives,you've completed the relative theory modul quiz,correction and explaining of mistakes from part of your instructor.
Therefore,going back to your question, I think you can have a big help,using this PADI teaching system ,to learn what you need,step by step,and without problems.
Surely,if you do have "time problems "due to your work,your instructor will try to give you all the possible help,in order to give you the time to be able to reach the level of knowledge you need.
In case they are other students in the course,this can be stressfull for the instructor,(to maintain the class at the same level....) But, if you'll try to talk to him,explaining your problems,for sure a solution will be found...
In my work with tourists,always I have students with "this or the other problem" .I try to make everyone happy,in the limits of the possible and of the training..(And of safety)
Enjoy your diving course.
2007-02-22 14:11:36 · answer #5 · answered by scubanino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Padi have solved this problem by introducing fast track in which allows you to do the theory at home and then try the good stuff in more favourable conditions,i hear it works very well.Find a padi club near your home and just ring and i am sure they will advise.Try Egypt for your fist time diving it is warm and reasonably cheap and with lots of safe diving.
2016-05-23 23:39:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋