Freediving.biz education system

Freediving.biz education system

BIZZY Freedive instructors
A group of professional freediving instructors that started out in 2003 following the highest standards of safety and up to date methods for taking their students to their limits. Over 900 students since 2003.
Studentmanual and certification and insured instructors.

Our instructors: Have at least 2 years of teaching experience. Can dive to at least 50 meters. Most are holders of national records or have been elite level competitors. They have a holistic approach to freediving. They have different styles and specializations like: body awareness, yoga, training physiology, uw-photo, spearfishing, marine life, marine mamals, performance freediving, pool, depth e t c. We introduce sport psychology at beginner levels of freediving.

Our instructors have also worked with Apnea Academy, AIDA, CMAS, PADI, DAN. (Graphic chart - levels)

Levels Goals Basic content

8 meters depth
1.45 breathhold (non moving)
25 meter in length

Introduction to freediving - advanced snorkeling techniques
Basic introduction to breath holding and equalization techniques.
Very practical.. The "secrets" of freediving will make you a Top Snorkler.
A one day course.
If you have prior snorkelling skills we advice you to go for level 2 directly.

16 meters depth
2.30 breathhold (non moving)
40 meter in length

Beginner freediver - 2.5 days
Basic Theory on respiratory system and blood circulation. History of freediving. Evaulation of divesites and equipment. Stretching based on yoga principles. Basic breathing techniques and exercises for freediving. Relaxation and oxygen conservation. Hydrodynamics and basic freedive strategy. Maximal breath holds. Equalization techniques. Walkig apnea exercises and apnea tables. Selfrescue and buddy safety methods. Diving with line and lanyard. SWB, LMC and BTT theory. Test of lung volume. Theoretical and practical test (see level tests).

24 meters depth
3.15 breathhold (non moving)
60 meter in length

Intermediate freediver 3 days + 1 day
Repetition from beginners course. Summary of apnea science. Discussion on BO, SWB and LMC and BTT and deep rescuetechniques. Yogasessions Preparation for advanced equalization and lung packing. Hard core walking apnea. Variabel weight dives down to 35 meters. Fine tuning of fin technique and hydrodynamics. Pranayama yogabreathing exercises. Manipulation of CO2 levels. Advanced equipment. Freefall. Usage of lanyard. Buddy system. Theoretical and practical tests (see level tests below).

32 meters depth
4.00 breathhold (non moving)
80 meter in length

Advanced freediver 4 days +1 day
Latest science regarding apnea. Thorough yoga seesions involving the first four steps. Relaxation and concentration exercises. Advanced equalization (frenzel, BTV (+mouthfill). Lungpacking. Variabel dives down to 40 meters. Equipment tests. Sportpsychology: affirmations, NLP, visualization. FRC diving as warm up, theory on empty lung and negative dives. Personal training, discussions on diet. Neti cleansing. Deep rescue. Focus on relaxation and freefall. Theoretical and practical tests (see level tests below). Extra: Filming and evaluation of technique.

40 meters depth
4.30 breathhold (non moving)
100 meter in length

Expert freediver
This level is not part of the course system. It is a level you develop to by diving with more experienced freedivers (coaching).
Theoretical and practical test (See level test below).

Assistant instructor freediver

VWT 50

Master course - hang around. See level tests below.

Freedive Instructor

Top level freediver. See level tests below.

Pool Speciality
1 day
Level 2-5

Breathhold
1.45
2.15
3.15
4.00
4.30

Dynamic
25 meters
40 meters
60 meters
80 meters
100 meters

Stretching for finswimmers and breaststroke swimmers. Breathe-up and warm-up for static and dynamic. Building of neckweight. Hydrodynamic training. Dive strategy. Max attempts.
Lungstretching, relaxation techniques. Breathold and apnea tables (series). BO/LMC theory and BTT techniques.
(Duckdives and ear/eqaulization tests on shallow depths).
Test of mouthfill frenzel and negative dives. VC spirometri test (dry/wet difference).

Special freedive yoga and test
1 & 2
1-2 days

Dry freediving course. Yoga and advanced breathhold techniques for enthusiastic freedivers. Advanced lung stretches. Scientific test measuring VC spirometri, O2 and CO2 measuring. Day two for ambtitious experienced freedivers. Full lecture on freediving theory.

Safety freediver

Deep and pool safetydiver. Aida certification with F.biz additions.

Freediving certification level tests by F.BIZ
Sometimes done on a separate day after the course
The basic test consist of a theory test and a practical test consisting of performing a controlled dive starting from putting on equipment, warm-ups, breath-up, start to surfacing and recovery, in three disciplines:
Depth with fins/ Static breathhold in water/ in pool with fins.

LEVEL

PRACTICAL TESTS

1. INTRODUCTION

Depth/Time/Length

8/1.45/25

Theory Test - level 1

14 years or older.
Fit for diving.Healty ears.

Three dives down to 4 meters within a minute.
Knowledge and simple rehearsal of the Buddysystem
Knowledge and simple rehearsal of BTT

2. BEGINNER

Depth/Time/Length

16/2.30/40

Theory Test - level 2

15 years or older

DEPTH
Three dives down to 8 meters within 2 minutes.
Conduct buddy system with meeting at depth
Deep rescue to 5 meter with BTT at surface.
Remove mask at 10 meters and swim up.
Remove one fin and swim up from 10 meters.
Optional:
Release lanyard at depth.
Transport lifeless freediver at surface 25 meter.
LAND
Deal with 5 contractions (or 15 sec struggle phase) in Static breathhold.
POOL
DYN 10x25 table.
Deal with 5 contractions (or 15 sec struggle phase) in dynamic.

3. INTERMEDIATE

Depth/Time/Length

24/3.15/60

Theory Test - level 3

16 years or older
Speciality techniques course 1

DEPTH
Three dives down to 12 meters within 2.30 minutes.
Deep rescue to 10 meter with BTT at surface
Remove mask at 15 meters and swim up.
Remove one fin and swim up from 15 meters.
Conduct buddy system with meeting at depth.
Perform a 10 meter freefall.
Optional:
Transport lifeless freediver at surface 50 meter.
LAND
Hyperventilation dry static test.
Deal with 10 contractions (or 30 sec struggle phase) in Static breathhold
10x1 minute static with one breath inbetween.
1 min Walking apnea
POOL
DYN 20x25 table

4. ADVANCED

Depth/Time/Length

32/4.00/80

Theory Test - level 4

Speciality techniques course 1+2

DEPTH
Three dives down to 16 meters within 3 minutes.
Deep rescue to 15 meter with BTT at surface
FRC dive to 10 m
Remove mask at 20 meters and swim up.
Remove one fin and swim up from 20 meters.
Perform a 15 meter freefall.
Perform mouthfill at surface and do frenzel down to 5 meters with epiglottis closed.
Optional:
Transport lifeless freediver at surface 75 meter.
LAND
Pulsedrop test.
Know lungpacking and train Frenzel equalization.
5x2 minute static with two breaths inbetween.
Deal with 20 contractions (or 60 sec struggle phase) in Static breathhold.
1.30 min Walking apnea.
POOL
DYN 10x50 table.
Deal with 20 contractions (or 60 sec struggle phase) in Static breathhold.
10x2 minute static with two breaths inbetween.

5. EXPERT

Depth/Time/Length

40/4.30/100

Theory Test - level 4 90%

Course requirements
Medical certificate
Speciality course 1+2

DEPTH
Three dives down to 20 meters within 3.30 minutes.
Deep rescue to 20 meter with BTT at surface
Transport lifeless freediver at surface 100 meter at high speed.
FRC dive to 15 m.
Perform a 20 meter freefall.
Perform lungpacking and Frenzel
Perform mouthfill at surface and do frenzel down to > 5 meters with epiglottis closed.
LAND
Static RV breathhold
2 min Walking apnea
POOL
DYN 20x50 table
Dynamic sprint 50 meter in less than 40 sec
Deal with 30 contractions (or 90 sec struggle phase) in Static breathhold

INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANT

Theory Test
- level 4 - 95%

Have competed
Have been safety at competition
Speciality techniques course 1+2
CPR and First aid knowledge
VWT to 50
3 min Walking apnea
FRC dive to 20 meter
Static RV hold
Perform Mouthfill test from surface.

INSTRUCTOR

Theory Test
- level 4 - 99%

Elite level freediver
Have been safety at competition
Taken safety freediver course
Taken course with other agency
CPR and First aid knowledge
Insured
Other