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Science of Diving

Understand what happens to your body and equipment during a dive. Science of Diving deepens your knowledge of diving physics, physiology, decompression, and diving environments. A fully theoretical course for those who want to look beyond the practical side.

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What can you expect?

Science of Diving is a knowledge-based specialty program developed for divers who want to immerse themselves in the complete theoretical knowledge of diving. This program covers the fundamental principles that form the basis of safe and responsible diving activities.

During the course, topics such as diving physics, diving physiology, decompression theory, diving environments, and diving equipment are covered in detail. The program focuses entirely on understanding and knowledge development.

Science of Diving is a theoretical specialty program and does not require any water training.

  • 23-26°C

    heated water

  • 10m

    maximum depth

  • 5.000

    tropical fish

  • SSI

    certified dive center

Practical info

Participation requirements

  • Minimum Referral Diver or equivalent
  • Can be combined with Open Water Diver
  • No previous specialty required
  • Minimum age: 11 years

Duration

8 hours

Price

€ 299

Included in the price:

  • Digital learning materials
  • Theory training
  • Guidance by an SSI Professional Specialty Instructor
  • Certification registration

What's included & what to bring

We provide the basics – you bring your personal gear or rent it on-site.

Included

  • Buoyancy Compensator / BCD
  • Dive tank
  • Weights

Rent or bring your own

  • Wetsuit
  • Regulator set
  • Computer
  • Mask
  • Snorkel
Rental prices

How your dive proceeds

Check-in

Check in at the counter 15 minutes beforehand. You’ll receive a colored wristband – always wear it visibly, it grants access to the Experience Zone. Your 2-hour dive session starts now.

Change clothes

  • Put on your swimwear
  • Store your belongings in a locker (opened with your wristband)
  • Go barefoot to the fourth floor (stairs or elevator)
  • Bring your own dive gear with you

Disinfect gear & shower

  • Go through the foot bath and take a shower
  • Pick up rented gear
  • Disinfect it in the sink and rinse.
  • Shower again before entering the water

After your dive

  • Disinfect your gear
  • Return the gear
  • Change clothes
  • Deposit your wristband in the box – within 2 hours.

Certification and follow-up opportunities

After completing the program:

  • The participant receives the Science of Diving Specialty certification
  • The knowledge is officially registered
  • The diver possesses a strong theoretical foundation

After Science of Diving, you can continue with:

  • Other SSI Specialty programs
  • Professional training within the SSI system

This specialty is a mandatory component for every SSI Professional. Also check out our Rescue Diver specialty discount bundle! These next steps build further on knowledge, skills, and diving experience.

Indoor specialties

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vanaf € 229

Outdoor specialties

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