Level 2
Discover the freediving world
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Level 2 Apnea Academy course with Apnea Life Tenerife is to improve the techniques of the freedivers who completed the level 1 course. In a more specific way than the previous module, the contents of this course will be oriented to the introduction of muscle mechanics and the specific training for a freediver, with a technical study of the breathing, pranayama and relaxation techniques aimed at improving the freediver’s performance underwater. The ultimate goal of the level 2 course is to set the basis for a freediver’s technical training aimed at developing their athletic skills.
REQUIREMENTS
Being older than 14
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To swim indepentently
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Medical certification issued by a sport doctor that confirms a suitable state of heatlh for the practice of freediving
Results to achieve
The execute in a correct way the excercises of the course
( duck dive, finstroke, … )
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To hold your breath during a static apnea for at least 2’45”
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Swim 60 meters in dynamic apnea
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Swim 35 meters in underwater breaststroke
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To reach 20 meters depth in constant weight
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To score at least the 80% at the test at the end of the course
COURSE OUTLINE
The topics discussed during the Apnea Academy Level 1 course will be:
THEORY LESSONS
- Introduction to the diet of the apneist
- Equalization
- Introduction to life-saving techniques
- Biomechanical analysis of the finstroke
- Protection of the marine environment
- Specific training for freediving
RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
- Deppen relaxation and concentration techniques
- Breathing techniques and basic concepts of pranayama
TRAINING IN THE WATER (open water and swimming pool)
- Finstroke
- Duck dive
- Underwater breaststroke
- Equalization
- Underwater donning of the equipment
- Free immersion along the guide rope
- Constant weight freedive (CWT)
- 15 meters of dynamic apnea at 5 meters depth
- Life saving excercise: recovery a victim at 8 meters depth
- Static Apnea
The theory courses will take place at the center of Surf Life Tenerife at Playa de Las Américas.
The open water session of the Apnea Academy Level 2 course will take place in a bay few minutes driving from the school or in open ocean with the support of a boat.
The lessons in the swimming pool will be held at associated centers.
Complete course
Price
The cost of the course is :
€ 350,00
DuratION
The complete Level 2 Apnea Academy course consists of
30 hours organized in 5 days (6 hours each).
At the end you will receive the certificate of participation and the certification card.
Complete course
Price
The cost of the course is :
€ 350,00
Duration
The complete Level 2 Apnea Academy course consists of
30 hours organized in 5 days (6 hours each).
At the end you will receive the certificate of participation and the certification card.
Useful information
- The course is open from a minimum of 2 persons to a maximum of 12 participants ;
- Every 6 students there will be an instructor ;
- The course include all the equipment necessary for the open water session (wetsuit, masks, snorkel, weight belt, weights, fins), the insurance and videos and pictures of the experience ;
- It can be organized according to the needs of students, in 5 consecutive days or every other day ;
- The organization of the course will be flexible depending on the marine conditions ;
- The open water sessions will be held during the morning, the moment of the day with the best marine conditions ;
- For a good perfomance during the course, we recommend having a good breakfast at least one hour before the beginning of the lessons. It is advisable to bring water and dried fruit with you to consume during the course or at the end of the session in the water.
FREEDIVING COURSE FOR RESIDENTS IN TENERIFE
For residents in the island, we offer the possibility to organize the course during the evening over 2 months.
Parque Santiago 3
Underground level
Av. las Américas 2 , local 82
38650 - Arona
Santa Cruz de Tenerife , Spain