Learning paths · Freediving
Freediving Safety Foundations
Buddy roles, readiness checks, and equalization stop signals before performance goals.
4 lessons5 minBeginner
After this learning path, you can
You will be able to describe active buddy supervision, run a pre-session readiness check, and recognise when a descent must stop.
Before you begin
Educational preparation only; breath-hold practice still requires qualified in-person supervision.
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- 01Required lessonThe Freediving Buddy System Is Non-NegotiableUnderstand active buddy roles before any breath-hold attempt.Written guide · 1 min readComplete when: You can state who watches, when supervision starts and ends, and why a lifeguard is not a dedicated buddy.
- 02Required lessonA Two-Minute Readiness Check Before FreedivingRun a personal, buddy, environment, and plan readiness check.Written guide · 1 min readComplete when: You can pause the session when any one readiness category is unclear or unsuitable.
- 03Required lessonEqualization: Three Signals That Mean Stop DescendingRecognise early equalization failure and end the descent before pain.Written guide · 1 min readComplete when: You can distinguish mild pressure from pain and state the immediate stop-and-ascend response.
- 04Optional reinforcementThe Beginner Freediving Safety SystemCombine buddy, readiness, pressure, and recovery decisions into one safety system.Written guide · 2 min readComplete when: You can brief the whole system and name the condition that cancels each stage.
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