🧜 Discover Free Diving (DFD) + Mermaid Freediving Module

Course Outline (DFD + Mermaid)

Objective:

Introduce participants to safe breath-hold diving, underwater discipline, and mermaid-style freediving while fostering ocean respect and conservation.

Structure:

1. Knowledge Development – Basic physics of freediving, safety, breath-hold techniques, equalization.

2. Breath-Hold Training – Static apnea, dynamic breathing control, relaxation techniques.

3. Confined Water Practice – Pool/lagoon sessions: duck dive, streamline, finning, buddy rescue.

4. Mermaid Component – Introduction to mermaid freediving (monofin, costume, underwater posing).

5. Debrief & Certification of Participation – Experience recognition, future course pathways.

6. Open Water Session – Optional- only in Ng Sg Beach. Dive to 5–10 meters under supervision, practice equalization, rescue drills.