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What is the PADI Open Water Diver course ?

The PADI Open Water Diver course is a basic scuba diving course designed to provide new divers with the knowledge and skills needed to dive safely to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet. For more inf...

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What topics are covered in the PADI Open Water Diver course ?

The PADI Open Water Diver course covers topics such as the physics of scuba diving, physiology, dive planning, safety procedures, and the use of scuba equipment. For more information, see this program...

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What are knowledge development segments in the PADI Open Water Diver course ?

Knowledge development segments are the parts of the PADI Open Water Diver course that cover the above-mentioned topics. There are five segments, which include quizzes and a final exam, that must be su...

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What are the requirements to obtain the PADI Open Water Diver certification ?

To obtain the PADI Open Water Diver certification, you will need to complete all nine dives, meet the aquatic requirements, and complete the five knowledge development segments, including quizzes and ...

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What are the age requirements for the PADI Open Water Diver course ?

The minimum age requirement for the Junior Open Water Diver course is 10 years old, and for the Open Water Diver course is 15 years old. For more information, see this program's fact sheet

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What equipment will you use in the PADI Open Water Diver course ?

In the PADI Open Water Diver course, you will use standard scuba diving equipment, such as a compass, inflatable signaling tube, and the PADI Skill Practice and Dive Planning Slate. For more informati...

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How many dives are required to obtain the PADI Open Water Diver certification ?

You will need to complete a total of nine dives to obtain the PADI Open Water Diver certification, five in confined water and four in open water. For more information, see this program's fact sheet

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What are the maximum depths for open water dives in the PADI Open Water Diver course ?

Open water dives number 1 and 2 will be conducted at a maximum depth of 12 meters/40 feet, while open water dives number 3 and 4 will be conducted at a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet. For more inf...

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