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Table of Contents
How to Use This Guide v
Divemaster Course Instructional Philosophy vii
One
Introduction
Goals and Purpose of the PADI Divemaster Course 1-1
PADI Divemaster Duties 1-3
Benefits and Renewal Requirements of
PADI Divemaster Certification 1-4
Two
General Standards and Course Overview
Course Standards 2-1
Course Prerequisites 2-1
Certification Requirements 2-2
Instructor Supervision 2-2
Equipment 2-2
Training Materials 2-2
Referrals 2-3
Certification Procedures 2-4
Course Overview 2-4
Key Standards 2-5
Sequencing within the PADI Divemaster Course 2-5
Sample Divemaster Course Schedule 2-6
Three
Knowledge Development
Conduct and Standards 3-1
Evaluation 3-2
Assignment 3-3
Topic 1 – Course Introduction 3-4
Divemaster Course Instructor Guide iii
Topic 2 – Supervising General Diving Activities 3-11
Part 1 3-11
Part 2 3-27
Topic 3 – Assisting with Student Divers in Training 3-45
Topic 4 – Dive Theory Introduction 3-57
Topic 5 – The Physics of Diving 3-61
Topic 6 – The Physiology of Diving 3-78
Topic 7 – Dive Equipment 3-97
Topic 8 – pression Theory and the RDP 3-108
Topic 9 – Divemaster Conducted Programs 3-122
Topic 10 – Risk Management 3-126
Topic 11 – The Business of Diving 3-133
Topic 12 – Your