Scuba
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Course Calendar )
Beginning Scuba
BEFORE you register be aware of the stated refund deadline of the course
and clarify any questions you have that might prohibit you from completion
of this course. There are NO transfers to another semester course. KNOW
BEFORE you register as to your ability to complete this course. Scuba
consists of pool and classroom sessions that PREPARE you for NAUI certification.
The fee includes pool instruction, lectures (see lecture schedule) and
equipment. The fee does not include an open water dive in Santa Rosa,
New Mexico (approximately $170 through private arrangements with the instructor;
this $170 covers everything but food and transportation) or lecture materials
(approximately $6 - $28). If you wish to do your open water dive test,
you may schedule it with the instructor on the first or second weekend
following completion of the course. If you have any medical concerns (i.e.
vision), please consult your physician prior to enrolling (epilepsy and
asthma are medical conditions that unfortunately prohibit you from enrolling).
The first class meets in the Rec Center Conference Room #4.
Beginning Scuba Intensive (4 day course)
This course is the same as beginning scuba but is completed in four quick days. The course will run Tuesday through Friday nights from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Cost is the same as the regular Beginning Scuba course. The first class meets in the Outdoor Program Office on the top floor of the Recreation Center.
Scuba Refresher
Need a review on your diving before heading to the blue waters? This
class includes a two hour pool session plus two lectures that will help
refresh your scuba skills. Attend the Beginning Scuba lecture sessions
2 and 3 at your desired time.
Master Diver
The curriculum includes compass navigation, night diving, computer diving,
rescue, etc. A $75 equipment fee/student kit is required. Lodging, transportation
and meals at dive sites are NOT included and range from $30-60 per day.
A maximum of three dives can be done on any day. To complete certification,
a minimum of eight dives are required in any combination of dates.
Scuba Rescue and Diving Techniques
This course includes assists, transports, rescues and exits. The format
consists of two classroom sessions, one pool session and three open
water dives. Both a skills test and a written exam are required to qualify
students. See fall guide for prerequisite insert. The NAUI dive rescue
equipment/study kit ($45) is required for the class. Advanced Scuba
and Scuba Rescue may be taken simultaneously. Transportation and lodging
are not included in the class fee.
Scuba Divemaster Program
The divemaster program is the first step in Scuba Diving Leadership training.
By being involved with scuba training from the Basic Course level through
Diver Rescue Training, the divemaster student receives a well-rounded
exposure to Divemaster Training. The course lasts one year and requires
assistance in pool classes and open water training dives.
NAUI Instructor Program
This is the final step in scuba diving leadership training. It results in
certification as an open water scuba instructor through NAUI. The program
involves teaching theory and training, pool and open water teaching skills,
equipment maintenance, and class organization along with safety techniques.
Course registration cost is $60. Additional certification fees are $840
and include texts, instructor registration, instruction, and equipment use.
Class time is spread out through the semester with the final evaluation
dive in the spring semester.
