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    The document provides information about scuba diving including what it is, who can participate, basic equipment needed, safety reminders, and a 5-step pre-dive safety check. Scuba diving allows people to breathe underwater using a tank and regulator while recreational and technical diving are common reasons for participation.

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    PHYSICAL EDUCATION

    LECTURE 2
    WATER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
    5-POINT DESCENT
    SCUBA DIVING
    Controlled descent – descending to water in a slow and controlled
    manner.
    Scuba is an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing
    Apparatus  Signal (thumbs down) to descend
     Orient to some surface object for reference
    Scuba Diving - is a diving method where a diver uses a regulator as  Remove the snorkel and replace it with the regulator
    the breathing apparatus and a tank with compressed air mouthpiece
     Time-check
    Scuba Diving Can be For;
     Deflate the BCD just enough
     Recreation
     Feet first in descent or at least head is above the feet
     Technical purposes
     Done by the military or highly qualified divers who do Ascending - to ascend, the diver fins upward, generally assisted by
    underwater surveillance buoyancy as the surface is approached
    WHO CAN SCUBA DIVE HEALTH-RELATED BENEFITS OF DIVING
    Basic Consideration:
     Age – as young as 8 years old can learn to swim  Improves and maintains general fitness and stamina level
     Health – It is important for a diver to be physically fit.  Improves cardiovascular performance
     Disabilities – do not hinder anyone from scuba diving  Muscle tone and strength
     Swimming skill – basic requirement is being comfortable in
    water

    BASIC SCUBA DIVING EQUIPMENT

     Diving mask
     Snorkel
     Regulator – lets you breath underwater
     Buoyancy control device (BCD) – controls the position in SAFETY REMINDERS IN SCUBA DIVING
    water Before diving
     Octopus – backup regulator  Make sure you are fit to dive
     Weight belt – counteract buoyancy  Always listen to instructor or dive guide
     Submersible pressure gauge (SPG) – shows how much air  Plan your dive depth, time, and safety stop with your buddy
    is left  Choose dives that match your skills
     Scuba tank – contains pressurized air  Check equipment thoroughly
     Fins
     Scuba or Wet suit During dive
     Dive computer – monitors divers depth  Breathe normally all the time
     Dive lights  Equalize your ears frequently as you descend
     Dive knife  Stay aware where your guide and buddy are located
     Dive case  Keep an eye on your air gauge
     Dive withing the limits of your dive computer
     Do not overexert yourself
     Do not touch anything
     Always ascend slowly from every dive
     Listen to inner voice
    Pre-Dive
     Establish neutral buoyancy, ensure that ears are ok, check
    - entails procedures that divers adhere to
    your air and depth, tighten your weight belt, and
    communicate that you are ok
    Pre-Dive Safety Check
    - is a last-minute review done on the boat just before one
    After dive
    enters the water
     Stow all gear away on the boat
     Debrief with guide and buddy
    5 STEPS OF PRE-DIVE SAFETY CHECK  If you feel something strange, let others know
     Do not fly until at least 18-24 hours
     Check the buoyancy compensator
     Check the weights
     Check the releases
     Check the air regulator
     Final okay

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