Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
There are two courses offered in the pursuit of scuba diving. A beginners introductory class and the PADI Open Water certification course recognized all over the world. In both classes, students will be familiarized with the basics of scuba diving and set up to succeed in future underwater adventures. Additionally, the PADI Open Water course will allow the students to explore their new skills under the supervision of their instructor.
Course Types
- Discover Scuba: An introductory class that familiarizes the students with what it takes to explore the underwater world.
- PADI Open Water Diver Scuba: This course prepares the students to experience unparalleled adventure beneath the waves through one of the world's most popular and widely recognized scuba courses.
Discover Scuba
Have you always wondered what it's like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren't quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you. While not a scuba certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary.
What will you learn?
- Knowledge development in a classroom to understand basic principles of scuba diving
- Confined water dives to learn basic scuba skills
- Open water dives to use your skills and explore
Requirements
- Must be at least 10 years old
- Need to be in reasonable physical health
Cost
- Member $8 | Non-Member $10
* Includes books and materials, classroom, pool time & gear rental for the pool. Does not include the open water check out dives.
Available Courses
- New Courses Coming Soon
PADI Open Water Diver Scuba
If you've always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course—the world's most popular and widely recognized scuba course. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course. No prior experience with scuba diving is required.
What will you learn?
The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:
- Knowledge Development in a classroom to understand basic principles of scuba diving
- Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills
- Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore (This is a separate class that you will schedule with your instructor)
What scuba gear will you use?
In the PADI Open Water Diver course, you learn to use basic scuba gear, including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device and a tank. The equipment you wear varies, depending upon whether you're diving in tropical, temperate or cold water.
All scuba equipment will be provided, as well as the course materials that you will need for this class.
What you will need to bring to class:
- Swim Suit
- Towel
Requirements
- Must be 10 years old
- Need adequate swimming skills
- Need to be in good physical health
Cost
- Member: $380 | Non-Member: $405
Available Courses
PADI Open Water Scuba Course ~ September 2022
Friday, September 9 6-8p Wet Classroom
Friday, September 16 6-8p Wet Classroom
Saturday, September 17 10-12p Wet Classroom
Saturday, September 17 12 – 2p Leisure Pool
Saturday, September 17 2 – 4p 50m Pool
Sunday, September 18 10-12p Wet Classroom
Sunday, September 18 12 – 4p 50m West / Dive Well
PADI Open Water Scuba Course ~ October 2022
Friday, October 7 6-8p Wet Classroom
Friday, October 14 6-8p Wet Classroom
Saturday, October 15 10-12p Wet Classroom
Saturday, October 15 12 – 2p Leisure Pool
Saturday, October 15 2 – 4p 50m Pool
Sunday, October 16 10-12p Wet Classroom
Sunday, October 16 12 – 4p 50m West / Dive Well
PADI Open Water Scuba Course ~ February 2023
Friday, February 3 6-8p Wet Classroom
Friday, February 10 6-8p Wet Classroom
Saturday, February 11 10-12p Wet Classroom
Saturday, February 11 12 – 2p Leisure Pool
Saturday, February 11 2 – 4p 50m Pool
Sunday, February 12 10-12p Wet Classroom
Sunday, February 12 12 – 4p 50m West / Dive Well
PADI Open Water Scuba Course ~ April 2023
Friday, April 14 6-8p Wet Classroom
Friday, April 21 6-8p Wet Classroom
Saturday, April 22 10-12p Wet Classroom
Saturday, April 22 12 – 2p Leisure Pool
Saturday, April 22 2 – 4p 50m Pool
Sunday, April 23 10-12p Wet Classroom
Sunday, April 23 12 – 4p 50m West / Dive Well
Questions? Contact John Mihevic at 513-529-8155 or mihevijp@miamioh.edu.