Science of Diving Specialty Course in Phuket

Your education does not have to end with your entry-level open water certification. The training provided in the SSI Science of Diving program increases your understanding of these topics, and provides you with additional information about decompression theory, and the components of your Total Diving System and its accessories.

Good divers are always learning. Our goal is to improve your knowledge of the aquatic environment and the sport of recreational scuba diving, and to ensure that you enjoy every aspect of your diving experience.

The Science of Diving program free e learning provides an in-depth and detailed study of physics, physiology, decompression theory, the aquatic environment and diving equipment. It is required training for most SSI Dive Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs. You will earn the SSI Science of Diving Specialty certification after completing this program..

The Science of Diving Physics

• The principles of physics
• Measurements used in physics and their conversions
• Gases related to diving
• Gas laws
• Buoyancy & Archimedes’ Principle
• Air consumption formulas
• Energy in the underwater environment

The Science of Diving Physiology

• Physiological parameters and limitations to dive safety
• Physiological effect on humans underwater
• Theoretical foundations of underwater physiology
• Prevention of diving maladies
• Symptoms of diving maladies
• Corrective actions necessary to stop, prevent and or reverse potential harm to the diver

The Science of Diving Decompression theory

• Restate the key points of the Decompression Theory
• Explain the Implementation of Decompression Theory
• List different Situations That Impact Decompression Theory

The components of the total diving system and accessory equipment

• Discuss the importance of equipment to diver safety and comfort
• Discuss the evolution of dive equipment
• List key features of each Total Diving System Component
• List the features and benefits of The Total Dive System

The aquatic environment

• Describe what is involved in scuba oceanography
• Understand the origin of waves, tides and currents and their impact on diving
• List several species of aquatic life
• List potential injuries which can occur while diving
• Describe appropriate first aid techniques

Scuba diving adventures are rewarded with recognition

You can Sign up Now with Dive in Phuket  for the free e learning course online and Get a Science of Diving training course digital crew-pack that includes your Science of Diving training course manual. Start Read the manual before you start the course and meeting with your Instructor.