Free diving is as ancient activity as humanity itself. Free diving is the most natural and simple method to visit the underwater world. The diver dives away from the moment he leaves the surface and sinks, until he returns to the surface, keeps his breath. The free diver's equipment consists of a mask, snorkel, uniform, weights and sandals. Brief History Free diving in Greece, as in all seaside cultures around the globe, has long been used with different methods and styles for the collection of food and raw materials: Fishermen in Polynesia, women riders in Japan, pearl fishermen in India, and Yemen. According to the findings of the paleontologists, the earlier indications are placed at 5.400 BC. from tribes inhabiting the Baltic Sea coast. These tribes follow the Tiger and the Euphrates mid-pillar cultures at 4,500 BC, to follow all the Mediterranean seaside civilizations. In the Minoan civilization in 2,000 BC the first mythological figure of a free diver with the name Glafkos appears and is transferred to the mythological culture of all Greek cities. The historian Thucydides reports in 415 BC. the participation of Athenian divers in the battle of Syracuse. In the era of the Roman Empire, the Urinatores were a body of select divers from the Roman army. Free diving in Greece continues with divers involved since 160 BC in the collection of objects from shipwrecks and sponge collection until the time of the Industrial Revolution. Where scuba diving techniques are being used, just like in the rest of the world, so free diving is forgotten. Free diving came back as a sport in 1949, where pioneering divers, defying the doctrinal medical theories, are doing diving at depths of more than 30 meters. After so many decades of development today, free diving is a recognized sport. It is governed by specific security rules, theory and techniques. Who should follow this course? Free stimulation is about internal power, discipline and control. If you always wanted to enter the underwater world quietly, on your own terms, as long as your breath allows, then freediving is for you. Taking the Level I free dive is your first step towards discovering why free diving is a popular way to explore under the waves. To enroll in a course you must be at least 15 years old. You need adequate bathing skills and you must be in good physical health. No previous experience with snorkeling or free diving is required. What will you learn? The lessons are divided into theoretical and practical. Theoretical courses: Equipment Physics Physiology Diseases and injuries Emergency rescue Dive Planning - Dive Plans Practical lessons: Equipment Equations Static apnea Dynamic apnea Rescue victim