Instructor course

For advanced freedivers who want to take their training to the next level, becoming certified instructors trained to teach freediving with the highest safety and performance standards. It’s also ideal for those seeking an internationally prestigious certification that will open doors to freediving centers around the world.

Instructor course

For advanced freedivers who want to take their training to the next level, becoming certified instructors trained to teach freediving with the highest safety and performance standards. It’s also ideal for those seeking an internationally prestigious certification that will open doors to freediving centers around the world.

Who is it for?

For beginners who feel comfortable in the water.

What will you learn?

  • Freediving teaching methodology for AIDA 2 and AIDA 3 levels.
  • Advanced freediving safety and rescue techniques.
    Risk management and first aid specific to freediving.
  • Applied learning psychology to freediving teaching.
  • Preparation and handling of training equipment (buoy, rope, knots, weights).
  • Strategies for student depth progression.
  • Effective communication and leadership in the water.
  • How to start and manage a career as a freediving instructor.

What does the course include?

  • Comprehensive theoretical training on freediving physiology, pedagogy, training planning, and advanced safety.
  • Specific modules on effective teaching and group management.
  • Stretching and breathing sessions applied to freediving.
  • Pool and open water practice with continuous assessment.
  • Exclusive teaching materials for AIDA instructors.
  • Course insurance.
  • Teaching assessment with supervised real-life instruction.
  • Official AIDA Instructor certification upon successful completion of all requirements.

Requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have AIDA4 certification (or equivalent, with validation evaluation).
  • Have completed a first aid course (including CPR) that is valid for less than two years.
  • Meet AIDA teaching and safety standards.