MIT
MIT Course Description: In this class students will learn the practical skills to be a safe open-water SCUBA diver. Class is split into two parts; the why and how of SCUBA diving which involves classroom and pool training, and open water swims. Upon completion of the course and open water dives students will receive a SCUBA Schools International (SSI) certification.
You can go to the FAQs on www.mitpe.mit.edu and search for SCUBA. Course fee billed to student account includes instruction, classroom materials, equipment for pool session (mask, fin, snorkel, air) voucher for open water, SDI certification available once all requirements are completed (including open water dive). Note: there is a $175 non-refundable fee.
Prerequisite: Must be available for all class dates; Pass SCUBA pre-test on day 1 of class (200 yard swim and tread water for 10 minutes); able to lift 40 lbs and in good health. Registration is pending until student re-confirms with form provided by PE Office
Equipment: Bathing suit or shorts and shirt. All other equipment provided by United Divers for pool sessions. sessions. A mask, fins and a snorkel must be purchased for open water dives.
Waivers Required: MIT waiver due to the Physical Education Office. United Divers waiver due on day 1 of classes.
Health Forms Required: United Divers SDI Medical Questionnaire and Physician Sign-Off Sheet - due at day 1 of class. Cut & paste link to download/print pdf: http://www.uniteddivers.com/#!open-water-class-and-pool/arwvj
Course Fee: 350.00
Credits: 4 points
Satisfies Swim Requirement: Y
MIT also has a dive club, separate from their university course. For details on their club please click here.
http://mitpe.mit.edu/Course-Catalog/
You can go to the FAQs on www.mitpe.mit.edu and search for SCUBA. Course fee billed to student account includes instruction, classroom materials, equipment for pool session (mask, fin, snorkel, air) voucher for open water, SDI certification available once all requirements are completed (including open water dive). Note: there is a $175 non-refundable fee.
Prerequisite: Must be available for all class dates; Pass SCUBA pre-test on day 1 of class (200 yard swim and tread water for 10 minutes); able to lift 40 lbs and in good health. Registration is pending until student re-confirms with form provided by PE Office
Equipment: Bathing suit or shorts and shirt. All other equipment provided by United Divers for pool sessions. sessions. A mask, fins and a snorkel must be purchased for open water dives.
Waivers Required: MIT waiver due to the Physical Education Office. United Divers waiver due on day 1 of classes.
Health Forms Required: United Divers SDI Medical Questionnaire and Physician Sign-Off Sheet - due at day 1 of class. Cut & paste link to download/print pdf: http://www.uniteddivers.com/#!open-water-class-and-pool/arwvj
Course Fee: 350.00
Credits: 4 points
Satisfies Swim Requirement: Y
MIT also has a dive club, separate from their university course. For details on their club please click here.
http://mitpe.mit.edu/Course-Catalog/
