I am enrolled in this scuba diving class and I am a good swimmer I swim 50 laps a day;however, I am still a?
little fearful of diving class. I haven’t ever attended any diving class yet I am fixing to. I dive down to the bottom of the pool when I am swimming without gear and that is a 16ft. pool. Why am I a little fearful and is this normal?
Being a little anxious or nervous is normal before the class. It is a completely new activity that just isn’t "normal". Here are my tips:
1. Pay attention.
2. Ask questions. There are three types of questions:
–You think it is stupid, but you know what, five other people in the class are thinking the exact same thing. Ask it.
–You actually answer your own question while asking it, but you know what, five other people in the class are thinking the exact same thing. Ask it.
–Something you don’t understand. Ask it.
3. Slow and steady. Nothing in scuba diving is fast.
Being a little anxious or nervous is normal before the class. It is a completely new activity that just isn’t "normal". Here are my tips:
1. Pay attention.
2. Ask questions. There are three types of questions:
–You think it is stupid, but you know what, five other people in the class are thinking the exact same thing. Ask it.
–You actually answer your own question while asking it, but you know what, five other people in the class are thinking the exact same thing. Ask it.
–Something you don’t understand. Ask it.
3. Slow and steady. Nothing in scuba diving is fast.
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Breathing underwater isn’t something that comes naturally to us and it will take time to get used to it, but the rewards are worth it. There’s nothing else quite like being in the ocean surrounded by fish and feeling as if you’re temporarily part of that world. You’re more than qualified when it comes to swimming skills and I’m sure you’ll be a good diver.
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Good answers here. I’d add one thing. Don’t get discouraged if it’s a little hard at first. Some skills are harder to get down than others. You’re not supposed to be perfect if you are just learning. Make sure you surround yourself with good divers (and instructors) and you should have a very positive experience – if you don’t walk out of class wanting to go diving more, something was wrong.
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