BSAC Sports diver course
Take your diving to the next level!
So its time to take your diving to the next level then?
The BSAC Sports Diver Course includes theory lessons in a classroom, practical lessons in
a swimming pool or similar sheltered water, and four open water dives.
This course programme is used to develop BSAC Ocean Divers and holders of entry level
qualifications issued by other diver training agencies, into BSAC Sports Divers.
The Sport Diver Course consists of the following elements:
- six classroom lessons
- a theory assessment
- a dry practical lesson
- one Sheltered Water lesson
- one optional Refresher/Orientation dive
- five Open Water lessons
Safety along with excellent customer care and value is our main focus. You will be taught in a PADI gold palm and BSAC Premier dive school that offers not only great friendly staff, but people who are the best in the business and are happy to share their excellent knowledge and experience to make your dive course as beneficial as possible.
Lanzarote has been voted one of the best diving locations within Europe. Not only does it offer exciting marine life, but also is a resort that operates all year round!
Flights are not included in this package, however Freedom Adventures holds a full ATOL licence and we are able to add flights to your package should you require them.
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Itinerary / Highlights
The BSAC SPORTS DIVER course is normally 3-4 days depending on your progression.The course includes the following:
SPORTS DIVER - THEORY TRAINING
SPORT DIVING:
Sport Diver course
Risk assessment
DIVER RESCUE
Effective rescues
Priorities of resuscitation
Resuscitation
EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES:
Shot lines
The SMB
Delayed SMB (DSMB)
Distance lines
The diving compass
PLANNING FOR DEEPER DIVING
Partial pressure of gas
Nitrogen
BSAC decompression tables
Decompression & computers
Air planning & systems
Alternative air source
AIR PLANNING AND SYSTEMS:
Considering deeper or more challenging
diving
Air Planning
Equipment configuration
GOING DIVING
Going diving as a sport diver
Dive leading
Nitrox and rebreather divers
Nitrox
Rebreathers
Assistant dive marshal
SPORTS DIVER - SHELTERED WATER
RESCUE SKILLS:
Emergency procedures including selfrescue
and surface assistance to a buddy
SPORT DIVER - OPEN WATER DIVES
SPORT DIVER REFRESHER/ORIENTATION
Have an enjoyable dive
Basic diving skills refresher
DIVER RESCUE:
Revision of Controlled Buoyant Lift of an
unconscious casualty from depth
Recover casualty to shore with
appropriate CPR
USE OF SURFACE MARKER BUOY (SMB)
Use a SMB during all phases of a dive
Other Details
Accommodation Details
Our charming apartments are separated around three cool swimming pools. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with real character, each with its own kitchenette and living area.
After an exciting day of diving, relax by the pool with a drink from the bar or just kick back on your own balcony.
All the apartments are self-catering but, if you don“t fancy cooking, then get out into one of the many local restaurants for great food at great prices.
The accommodation is right by our dive school and is in close proximity to all the local bars, restaurants and shops, great if you want to grab a drink after an exciting days diving!

