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Open Water

SCUBA DIVER COURSES - OPEN WATER 

LifeWaters makes it possible for you to complete all of the academic requirements for your entry-level scuba diver certification online. You can get started right now and, when you are done, you will then complete your in-water skill-development sessions and final open-water training dives at a local LifeWaters Dive Center close to home, or at a popular vacation destination. It’s that simple! Now, go dive the world with your LifeWaters certification.
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Who this course is for:
  • Persons desiring to obtain a Scuba Diving certification
  • Persons interested in underwater exploration
Course prerequisites:
  • Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
What you can expect to learn:
The LW Open Water Scuba Diver Course will cover all of the necessary skills and knowledge for open water scuba diving, including:
  • The aquatic environment: vision, light, sound, heat loss, tides, currents, waves, surge, etc.
  • Physics and physiology: buoyancy, pressure, air spaces, breathing compressed air, mixed gases, etc.
  • Dive equipment selection, assembly, use and maintenance
  • Dive planning
  • Basic scuba skills including mask and regulator skills, swimming underwater, buoyancy control, basic rescue techniques, and emergency procedures
  • And much more!
What’s in it for you:
Upon successful completion of the LW Open Water Scuba Diver course, graduates may:
  • Conduct open water dives in conditions similar to their training
  • Continue their dive education by enrolling in LW Advanced Diver and Specialty courses
LW Open Water Scuba Diver minimum requirements:
  • Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution
  • Satisfactorily complete the LW Open Water Scuba Diver knowledge quests or equivalent online learning course
  • Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently
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  • Home
  • About
  • Testimonials
  • LifeWaters News
  • Contact Us
  • Travel
    • Hero Dive
    • Georgia Aquarium
  • LifeWaters Calendar
  • E-Learning
  • LW's Training Basics
    • SDI Training Courses >
      • Open Water
      • Advanced Adventure
      • Advanced Diver
      • Rescue Diver
      • Surface Buddy
      • Scubility Open Water
      • Scubility Advanced
      • Scubility Dive Buddy
      • Divemaster
      • Pro Assistant Instructor