The PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty course focuses on improving and perfecting your underwater buoyancy skills. Here's a detailed explanation of what this course entails, its requirements, and standards:
Course Content:
Buoyancy Theory: You'll learn about the physical principles affecting buoyancy underwater, including positive and negative buoyancy, proper weight use, and how depth changes and air consumption affect buoyancy.
Buoyancy Techniques:
Practice specific techniques to improve your buoyancy, including body position, breathing control, using buoyancy control device inflation and deflation, and weight distribution.
Buoyancy Management:
Learn to move smoothly and control underwater, avoiding touching the bottom or damaging the underwater environment.
Requirements:
Must be a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent certification).
Must be at least 10 years old (minimum age may vary by region).
Course Standards:
PADI's Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty course follows established standards and procedures to ensure safety and training quality.
Certified PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty instructors adhere to the course curriculum and meet teaching and assessment requirements set by PADI.
Upon successful completion of the Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty course, you'll enhance your underwater buoyancy skills, enabling you to move more efficiently and comfortably, thereby reducing air consumption and minimizing your impact on the underwater environment.