Students will learn the practical skills to be a safe open-water SCUBA diver. Class is split into two parts; the why and how of SCUBA diving which involves classroom and pool training, and open water swims. Upon completion of the course, eLearning and open water dives students will receive a SCUBA Diving International (SDI) certification. More information can be found at http://www.uniteddivers.com/ or at physicaleducationandwellness.mit.edu under FAQ’s (search SCUBA). Course fee billed to student account includes instruction, eLearning materials, equipment for pool session (mask, fin, snorkel, air, wet suit). Voucher for open water and SDI certification available once all requirements are completed (including open water dive). Once forms are submitted through Docusign, the student’s account will be charged the full course fee. Refunds cannot be issued. This is an Extreme PE course. Offered Q1, IAP, Q3, Q4. Attendance is required on the first and last day!
Prerequisite: Q1 2025: Tue only: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21**, 10/28** Thu only: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23**, 10/30**(** Ends in Q2) Class time: 6:45p-10p (meet at Alumni Wang pool/Classroom 66-160 after). All participants must complete PE&W Swim/Boat test by 9/3 to register along with passing SCUBA pre-test on day 1, able to lift 40 lbs and in good health. Must complete all documentation forms from PE&W to confirm registration by 9/8. Attendance is required on the first and last day.
Equipment: Bathing suit or shorts and shirt. Equipment provided by United Divers for pool sessions. A mask, booties, fins and a snorkel must be purchased for open water dives.
Waivers Required: Waivers, Emergency Contact and Insurance Information required. Forms will be sent from the PE&W office using the student's MIT email by the close of online registration. Check SPAM folders if emails are being forwarded from an MIT email account. UD SDI Medical waiver must be completed and sent to UD before day 1 of class. Waivers are located on the UD website. Note: by answering NO to any question, a doctor's signature is NOT needed. Contact traininguniteddivers@gmail.com with any questions.
Health Forms Required: United Divers(UD) SDI Medical Waiver located on the UD website- due prior to day 1 of class. Note: by answering NO to any question, a doctor's signature is NOT needed.
Course Fee: 365.00
Points: 4
Satisfies Swim Requirement: N