
Freediving Instructor Course
Apena Total's freediving instructor course is intended for those who have the sport of freediving in their hearts, and saltwater flowing through their souls.
The course is specifically designed for those who want to teach freediving, and spread the sport around the world in a safe, and equally important, methodical way that is both fun and effective.
About the Freediving Instructor Course:
The instructor course contains intensive study workshops designed to develop knowledge, information transfer and correct learning abilities, and the ability to build effective and professional training, both for trainees and personal training.
Additionally, the course will include practical learning at sea and the delivery of courses to trainees in small groups, under close supervision and supervision.
The instructor course lasts about 4 weeks, with the prerequisites being participation in the Apnea Total master course and assisting an instructor in a basic course and an advanced course.

The theoretical part of the course lasts about two weeks, after which the instructor must teach under supervision as part of the course a minimum of 2 basic courses and 2 advanced courses at the freediving school in Eilat, Freedive Israel.
Our goal in the instructor course is to create freediving instructors with extensive diving and instructional experience, and to provide them with all the knowledge and tools necessary for training and instruction, and for the success of their careers as independent freediving instructors.
Therefore, with us, in addition to studying and developing training skills, you will learn how to start a business, how to market yourself and conduct yourself as an independent practitioner who provides training services and can go out into the world with real training experience that you will not get anywhere else.
At Freediving Israel - Eilat, we will give you all the theoretical tools and experience necessary to be able to work as a freediving instructor, at Freediving Israel, and at any Apnea Total freediving school around the world, and even teach independently anywhere you want.
Course structure:
Prerequisites:
A "Master" certificate from the APNEA TOTAL organization or any equivalent certificate from another freediving organization.
Course structure:
Class lesson:
During the first 12 days, we will learn how to deliver the theoretical part of the basic and advanced course.
Let's go over:
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Lesson delivery methods
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Standing in front of a group
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Interaction with campers.
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Time management
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Principles of proper and safe work in water.
*Unlike other places, the instructor of the instructor course goes through all the lessons and content at the level of presentation to the trainees,
And the instructors' course students undergo personal training for each presentation they are supposed to deliver so that they reach the highest level of readiness before they begin teaching.
Water rate:
There will also be 3 water entries (in order to be accepted into the instructor course, there are standards of water proficiency that the candidate for the instructor course must meet in advance), during which we will learn through personal instruction how to conduct ourselves in the water with trainees in order to bring them to realize the potential of the marine mammal within them in the most enjoyable and safest way according to the standards of the international freediving organization APNEA TOTAL.
Internship:
After delivering the theory lessons, the new instructors will experience delivering the full courses under the full supervision of the IT (instructor trainer).
Completion of the instructor course is conditional on passing a minimum of 2 basic courses and at least one advanced course, at the discretion of the IT.
Course duration:
month
Course cost:
7,000 NIS
What do you get from us?
An apprenticeship standard that only exists with us:
Small diving groups!
Personal attention from an instructor for every 3 trainees only, to ensure quality diving and full attention to each participant.
The only professional dive boat of its kind in Eilat
The only boat in Eilat that is certified and meets all safety standards for free diving and departs to new and diverse free diving sites.
Professional study material from the best in the field
Access to professional learning materials in Hebrew and English to improve knowledge and skills.
Close water escort
A professional guide who will accompany you throughout the dive, regardless of depth or dive time.
Videos of your dives and the option of professional still photos, to preserve the beautiful moments underwater.
Top-level training
A team of professional and experienced instructors who provide the highest quality learning.
Advanced equipment set including: equipment bag, fins, mask and snorkel, customized freediving suit (women and men), silicone weight belt and a luxurious poncho
International certification certificate
Receiving a prestigious certification certificate from the free diving organization APNEA TOTAL.
A unique experience and a warm home for divers
A place to develop as free divers and join a warm and supportive community in a special atmosphere with amazing people who will be happy to dive and spend time with you even outside the water.
Freediving Instructor Course
The Apena Total Freediving Instructor Course is designed for those who have the sport of freediving in their hearts, and saltwater flowing through their souls. The course is especially designed for those who want to teach freediving, and spread the sport around the world in a safe, and no less important, methodical way that is both fun and effective.