by marceljansen69 | Jun 1, 2025 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
‘The giant stride entry is pure excitement! For entry level students it’s like stepping into the underwater world. As a diving instructor, teaching the giant stride is a great joy. For some, it’s a bit nerve-wracking at first, but with your guidance,...
by marceljansen69 | May 4, 2025 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
Teaching proper finning techniques is essential for making students feel comfortable, graceful, and efficient underwater. Learning to use fins properly not only conserves energy but also helps divers move smoothly and avoid disturbing marine life. “Swimming with a...
by marceljansen69 | Mar 31, 2025 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
Disconnecting the low-pressure inflator hose from the BCD is typically a skill that is completely new to students. Most have no idea that a sticking inflator could be a problem and they certainly wouldn’t know how to solve it during a dive. As an diving...
by marceljansen69 | Mar 2, 2025 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
Taking CESA practice into open water is a big step forward for students—it’s where all their pool practice finally meets real-world diving. In open water, they’re introduced to new factors like depth and currents, which makes this practice so important. This is where...
by marceljansen69 | Jan 2, 2025 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
Hovering is one of the most magical moments in scuba diving—it’s when divers truly experience feeling weightless and in perfect balance. As a diving instructor, teaching students to hover is a fantastic way to show them how to control their body in the water using...
by marceljansen69 | Nov 15, 2024 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
Regulator recovery is a core skill for any diver, teaching them how to calmly retrieve their air source if it’s ever dislodged. Whether it’s from an unexpected bump or a burst of excitement, knowing how to get the regulator back safely is essential to staying calm and...
