6) PADI Open Water Diver Course

Question 1

PADI Open Water Diver course philosophy: Course is open to everyone who is _____ years or older and meets the _______ requirements

Answer 1

10

Medical

Question 2

PADI Open Water Diver course philosophy: Do people become divers to experience and enjoy the underwater world? Y/N

Does the course make it clear there is more to learn to enhance what they get out of diving? Y/N

Answer 2

Yes

Yes

Question 3

PADI Open Water Diver course philosophy: Does diving have a role in making the world a better place? Y/N

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

PADI Open Water Diver course philosophy: Is diving cross-cultural and does it bridge backgrounds and differences? Y/N

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

Goals of Open Water Course

Answer 5

1) Teach divers to dive properly with a buddy, independent of professional supervision
2) Teach divers to plan and participate in dives in the local environment
3) Encourage divers to be active in the dive lifestyle
4) Encourage divers to be vocal and active enthusiasts promoting the preservation and protection of the delicate underwater world
5) Encourage divers to share their love for diving

Question 6

Why is PADI Open Water course most popular and so effective?

Answer 6

1) Effective, highly successful training
2) Global recognition
3) Often referred to others
4) Matched to modern lifestyle
5) Instructional integrity- Independent recognition by higher education

Question 7

PADI Scuba Divers, not open water divers, don’t need direct professional supervision? T/F

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Could someone who has schedule issues or disruptions in their open water course still get Scuba Diver certification if they have met the requirements? Y/N

Is PADI Scuba Diver a smaller first step or a more extensive commitment than open water certification?

Answer 8

Yes

Smaller first step

Question 9

Could someone that is mentally challenged who can’t complete all the open water requirements gain certification as a scuba diver? Y/N

Answer 9

Yes if they have met those requirements

Question 10

Does PADI Scuba diver provide a simpler/more complex certification for people who want to dive relatively deep/shallow by themselves/with a professional leading them?

Answer 10

Simpler
Shallow
With Professional leading

Question 11

The PADI Open Water Course was developed based on the fact that different types of people take up diving for different reasons and divers can benefit the world. T/F

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Should you schedule the first dive in the Open Water class soon or wait, why?

Answer 12

Soon as possible as it motivates learning

Question 13

What is the purpose of an orientation session before beginning the actual class?

Answer 13

Meet staff and classmates

Orientation to the facilities

Confirming schedule and location

Reviewing study requirements

Equipment requirements and fitting

Collecting fees and paperwork

Promoting courses by having students inviting friends to participate

Question 14

You don’t need to include the gear when you do your orientation session? T/F

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Your orientation session should be formal inside the classroom not social? T/F

Answer 15

False, social and get outside the classroom

Question 16

Should you make your expectations clear in an orientation session about independent study requirements? Y/N

Answer 16

Yes

Question 17

Is timing and being available important in an orientation session? Y/N

Is it better to schedule the orientation session apart from training?

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

Do you have to complete all knowledge development and confined water training before the first dive? Y/N

Answer 18

No (see Instructor Manual)

Question 19

How do you prepare for your first Open Water Diver Course?

Answer 19

1) Review standards and suggested teaching techniques (in the Instructor Manual and Guide to Teaching)
2) Review student materials (including knowledge reviews, quizzes, and final exam)
3) Get your teaching materials together (make sure they are current)
4) Have any paperwork that will not be completed online prepared to distribute in advance (ie quick review, quizzes, exams)
5) Organize and confirm function of dive gear you’ll need (ie personal gear, floats, first aid, oxygen kit, spare gear, etc)
6) Be sure any equipment that will be provided for student use is ready
7) Organize, schedule and confirm confined and open water logistics (book pool, register with boat)
8) Determine how many assistants you’ll need
9) Plan social activities after session and course