Turning Pro -from recreational diver to Dive mastering or Instructor.

If you are one of those divers which after obtaining a entry level certification and gone diving and something within you clicks and you just cant seem to get enough of diving, its like a drug, you are inextricably hooked to the activity.Consider yourself blessed!
  Mainly there are 2 categories of recreational scuba divers, either you are among those who just go on a dive trip occasionally,few times a year,enjoy the experience then return to what it is you do to eke out a living or the other category of divers who after learning how to dive, discovers an affinity to it and unleashes a passion for an activity within themselves that hitherto have been lodged in their psyche, Similar to many of the adrenaline seeking junkies and what they chose to satiate their thirst for the fix. Sky diving, surfing, automobile or bike  racing,to name a few.
 Scuba diving to a lesser degree has similarities with a slight edge over these sports in that it isnt as extreme and physically or psychologically as demanding as the requirements needed  for the other extreme sports.

 It caters to all niches.from students to businessmen, children to senior citizens,all alike can enjoy this activity without apprehension provided of course that they have been properly trained in the knowledge and inwater skills necessary for a complete underwater fun experience.
  Or the adventurous in spirit , there are so many avenues in scuba diving open to exploring the underwater realm,be it seeking out ship wrecks, looking for new reefs to research , treasure hunting on the sea bed. search and recovery of lost objects.
Even for the extreme sports seekers who are constantly on the lookout for something to push themselves to the limits,dicing with the fine line between fatality and adrenaline rush gratification,it can be found in diving.Tecnical diving , treasure hunting  salvage diving. etc
 There have been many professionals who were searching for an additional recreational activity,like golf, something to have fun with when they can spare the time from their hectic lives,then does a  entry level dive course,discovers a whole new world and awakens an awareness of a new perception of a whole different exciting realm that is available to them , and their lives as they know it, just suddenly ups and abandons their cosy,cushy lucrative careers to becoming a dive professional after realising just how gratifying the feeling can be ,going scuba diving.

 Because, it is so simple to meet the requirements needed to becoming a dive pro!  Just 60 dives logged and verified and one can start training to be a Divemaster, 1st level that qualifies one to actually get paid for recreational scuba diving. DM's  are trained to guide and plan dive excursions underwater , know to take precautions when guiding divers,  and know how to react to underwater emergencies if such situations arise.
  So from the very 1st certification of open water diver,then continuing training to becoming an advanced open water diver ,
the next step is to have a basic 1st aid certification,CPR etc which qualifies the diver to train as a rescue diver,learning how to handle diving emergencies and life saving skills in water. And coupled with a verified dive log of 60 dives enables the diver to train as a Divemaster.
  Then if a year has lapsed from the time of the entry level certification and 100 dives logged, the DM can register for a assistant instructor and instructor course conducted in numerous locations around the world. After which there is a exam
 testing the theory knowledge and inwater skills of the candidate and when all goes well,another fully qualified scuba instructor joins the industry to teach others how to dive safely and appreciate and admire the wondrous underwater realm.

  AS it turns out,usually the ones that become instructors are usually those who have developed a passion for diving and desires to dive as often and in as many locations as possible.Making money is a secondary concern,as long as one can earn enough to eke out a living and pay for expenses,being a scuba instructor is reward in itself. It isnt a big bucks industry,for the individual dive pros,yet it can still pay the bills plus some.. Can be a part time job amongst other professions or full time
job working for a dive resort or dive shop.or a full time freelancer going island hopping wherever there is a demand for instructors to help teach. That is one of the advantages of being a dive pro affiliated to a international certification agency tha is acknowledged worldwide. Structure of the dive courses and the materials for training and certification  are exactly the same everywhere.

Diver education,why its necessary to learn basic dive theory

Risk elimination. Thats what a scuba diving course is designed to do. There are people
who have the impression that all it takes is a good set of swim skills and you can go scuba diving. Just grab a scuba tank and jump in. Now that can be dangerous.Even lead to fatal mishaps.

And the irony of it is that the fatalities are so easy to prevent . Just takes a little knowledge to compliment the skills and all potential ugly incidents can be avoided.

In a way,it is that simple, without a basic knowledge of what happens to the physical body when exposed to a pressurized environment for a period of time, can lead to serious complications,in extreme cases be fatal.

Knowledge is power,and confidence to pursue a passion in the utmost of safety,no apprehension,fully prepared to have maximum enjoyment with minimum risk,when you know exactly what to do in all situations related to the activity in question.
One thing the beginner student diver will notice during the course is that almost the entire course is about safety.,all about safe diving ,1st you will learn about simple theory ,what happens within your body when you breath compressed air underwater,how it affects the body as the diver goes deeper,how to control and prevent injury by your diving profile.What may happen if certain procedures are not followed . What the diver should and can do, what will certainly lead to injury.

In a nutshell,if the diving theory is learned and the practical beginner skills are mastered during the brief training period ,then there is absolutely no reason why the activity will not be enjoyed.
And the best part of it all is ,it is actually very easy to pick up. What needs to be known is that the course materials are actually designed in consideration of the minimum age group of 12 year olds.They basically learn the same things as the adults.

So unless the student has some form of mental disability,there is no reason at all why they will not be able to understand the dive theory part.
Its the ability to reconcile the basic knowledge of diver safety and inwater skills that produces a safe diver.Both interrelated, practical skills plays a more determining role actually in the making of a safety conscious scuba diver.
All the skills learned during the water sessions are directly relevant to the dive theory.
The role of the dive instructor is to explain each inwater skill and why it needs to be practiced. And the student can relate to the skills if they have done their part and absorbed the theory beforehand.

3 main segments in an average diver course for beginners.
Theory part comprising videos and simple quizzes in written form which has exactly the same material presented visually in video format to reinforce whats already absorbed.Videos show footage of what exactly the student will be learning when they venture into the water.

The second segment called confined water training. Learning underwater skills and getting familiar with basic dive gear in a very controlled environment. Either in a pool or shallow water off a beach.

Then third segment are the open water dives,where the student practices the skills they ve learned in a real ocean environment but dive sites carefully selected ensuring the student can apply the skills learned. Depth restrictions and environmental considerations play a major part in this process.

When all goes smoothly as planned,all requirements are met,then instructor will sign off the student certifying them as a entry level diver which comes with certain limitations as to where and what type of environments they are trained to dive at.
Training system is also all about dive safety.Beginner divers are trained to dive in less challenging environments,and their training will equip them with all they need for it,no more no less,and as they gain more experience, dive skills improve,they can progress into a continuing diver education course where they will be trained for the more challenging sites.
A stepladder system of diver education,where if the diver has the passion,can trained himself all the way into a full fledged professional,which in turn qualifies them to train up other divers.
Recreational diving, thats the operative word.And the combination of basic inwater skills and dive theory knowledge empowers you to be able to maximize the fun factor in a safe and highly enjoyable manner.

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