Scuba Diving 1

Subject guarantor:

Martin PÁDIVÝ, Petr PACHL

Name of lecturer(s):

Martin PÁDIVÝ, Petr PACHL, Jiří FIŘT

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Introduction to diving equipment, rules and risks.

Mode of study:

Theory - Classes including fundamental information about diving issues with and without equipment.

Practice - assembling equipment, basic knowledge training in the water.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Ability to swim is an advantage and a condition for this course. Unsurmountable fear of water or movement under water is a significant barrier to completing this course.

Recommended optional programme components:

Upon completion of the course using the acquired knowledge and skills in registering for the „Open Water Diver“ course.

Course contents:

Basics of equipment diving in a pool with special focus on the needs of Camera dept. students.

Content:

introduction to diving equipment

basic physics for divers

physiology for divers

crisis situations in diving

diving signals

assembling equipment

basic diving movement skills under water.

Recommended or required reading:

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

block instruction

Assessment methods and criteria:

100% active participation.

Course web page:

http://www.stranypotapecske.cz/litera/default.asp

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Cinematography - Master (optional subject)