PE 185SCU - Scuba Diving

1 Credit(s)

Course Description: Designed to foster the development of proper and safe techniques in obtaining an Open Water Diver certificate issued by Scuba Schools International (SSI.) The course offers students classroom instruction, pool practice, and a minimum of 4 open water dives of 20 minutes each, in rivers, lakes or ocean. This certificate allows certificate holders to dive to a maximum depth of 60’ in open water with another certified diver. The 2-part water skills are: Confined Water sessions at the YMCA and open water, 2-day weekend at a local river or lake. Additional fees are required.

Course is repeatable.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Complete all course participation requirements, quizzes and a written scuba exam at 80% on safety practices of diving.
CLO#2: Demonstrate proficiency in the designated skills in BCD tank, weight belt and buddy check. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: In shallow pool: Demonstrate clearing mask and snorkel, clear and recover regulator and inflation and deflation of BCD in shallow pool.
CLO#4: In deep pool demonstrate skills of shallow water procedures and complete procedures and skills for deep water dive.
CLO#5: Demonstrate procedures and skills required from or to land/shore.
CLO#6: Demonstrate swimming skills, problem solving skills, rescue swimming and proper care of equipment.
CLO#7: Successfully complete four dives.