by marceljansen69 | Nov 10, 2024 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
Learning mask clearing is a truly empowering skill for new divers. But it can be a bit of a challenge for beginners. The idea of water entering their mask can make some students feel anxious or even claustrophobic. On the other hand, mastering mask clearing can be a...
by marceljansen69 | Nov 13, 2023 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
As a PADI Pro, you get to witness anticipation turned into passion and fear changed into courage! Helping novice divers conquer tricky skills can be extremely rewarding and is one of the reasons why I love being a dive instructor. Let’s dive into a skill that is...
by marceljansen69 | Apr 19, 2023 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
We have added a new option to our PADI MSDT program. You can now choose to become an AWARE Dive against Debris specialty instructor. Becoming an “Aware dive against debris” specialty instructor is a great way to share your passion for scuba diving while...
by marceljansen69 | Mar 13, 2023 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Risk Management, Teaching PADI courses
A recent survey from Scubanomics showed that less than 50 percent of newly certified divers feel “ready to dive with a buddy” at the end of their course. Of course, this makes you think about the quality of the training provided. I wondered what the numbers were for...
by marceljansen69 | May 9, 2021 | Teaching PADI courses
An exiting new Adventure Dive The Rescue Diver course is often described as one of the most challenging and yet rewarding courses that divers have completed.Still, while many divers make the step from Open Water to Advanced, far fewer divers make the next step to... by marceljansen69 | Aug 7, 2020 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
How to reduce risk during the PADI Rescue course In a recent webinar, PADI’s Instructor Development Manager Alan Jan explained PADI’s recommendations on how to conduct the PADI Rescue course during the current COVID-19 pandemic. He specifically spoke about teaching...
