
AIDA 2
Freediving Basics course
An ideal starting point for beginners with basic water experience.
The AIDA 2 freediving course is ideal for water-confident enthusiasts, such as snorkelers, hobby swimmers, scuba divers, and spearfishes. The certification process includes a theory exam and some basic performance requirements. The course is available at Wellfit Meydan, Deep Dive Dubai, or a private location*.
AIDA 2 pool
Wellfit Meydan
AED 800 (a group of up to 8 people)
✔ 6 hours, 1 day
✔ Self-study materials
✔ 2 hours of theory class
✔ 30 minutes "dry" exercises
✔ 1.5-hour breath hold development
✔ 1.5-hour finswimming development
✔ 1-hour safety skills development
✔ Theory exam
❌ Deep diving skills development
❌ Equipment rental - extra AED 100 for a full set
❌ Certification fee - EUR 10 payable to AIDA International directly
❌ Flexible schedule
AIDA 2 full
Deep Dive Dubai
AED 4000 (a group of up to 3 people)
✔ 15 hours, 3-4 days
✔ Self-study materials
✔ 6 hours of theory class
✔ 1-hour "dry" exercises
✔ 1-hour breath hold development
✔ 2 hours of finswimming development
✔ 1-hour safety skills development
✔ Theory exam
✔ 5 hours of deep diving skills development
✔ Equipment rental
✔ Certification fee
✔ Flexible schedule
*Please note that the cost and the schedule of the AIDA 2 individual course or AIDA 2 course at a private location are determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact me to get your pricing.
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Good health (you will be required to complete a medical form);
Being able to swim 200m non-stop or 300m with mask, snorkel and fins;
Minimum age: 18 years old (or 16 with written consent from a parent or a guardian).
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Basic physiology of freediving;
Freediving breathing cycle;
Equalization;
Freediving techniques;
Equipment;
Safety guidelines;
Freediving disciplines and records.
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AIDA 2 pool
Disciplines:
Breath hold – static apnea (STA);
Diving with fins – dynamic apnea (DYNB);
Techniques:
Swimming with mask, snorkel, and fins;
Breathing and relaxation;
Safety and rescue techniques.
Additional skills:
Safety and rescue techniques;
Breathing and relaxation.
AIDA 2 full – follows the same itinerary as AIDA 2 pool, with the addition of:
Disciplines:
Deep diving with fins (CWTB).
Techniques:
Duck diving;
Equalization;
Diving along the line;
Bottom turn.
Additional skills:
Safety and rescue in deep water.
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AIDA 2 pool (Wellfit)
75% score on a written theory exam;
2 min static breath hold (STA);
40 meters underwater swim with fins (DYNB);
Certification fee.
AIDA 2 full (Deep Dive Dubai)
75% score on a written theory exam;
2 min static breath hold (STA);
40 meters underwater swim with fins (DYNB);
Minimum 12-meter deep dive with fins (CWTB).
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