Waterman Survival Extended

By incorporating the FII Level 1 Freediver certification course, Waterman Survival Extended gives students both foundational freediving training and a more advanced progression into open-water conditioning and safety drills. After completing the Level 1 components, students continue into more demanding open-water scenarios designed to build control, confidence, and response under stress.

On completion, participants are eligible to receive both FII Waterman Survival and FII Level 1 Freediver certification.

 

• Level 1 Safety & Problem Management
• Freediving Equipment
• Physics and Physiology for the Level 1 Freediver
• Correct Breathing for Freediving
• Breath-Hold/Static Apnea Technique Development
• Freediving Technique Development
• Drowning vs. Blackout - minimizing the occurrence
• Survival Responses - Training & Conditioning
• Confined Water Survival Drills & Skills Development
• Open Water Survival Drills

Course Duration:
3-day course. Minimum 5 hours academics, 3 hours confined water training, 3 hours open water training.

Prerequisites:
The WME course is designed for experienced waterman of excellent health and fitness who have a medium-high/high level of in-water comfort.

Age Requirement:
16 years or older

Equipment:
Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, weight belt, weights

Learning Materials:
Waterman Survival Extended Manual and Workbook