SSI - Performance Freediver
Step out of recreational freediving. The course goals are to introduce you to deep freediving past your recreational limits.. Freediving is changing level...
Course Overview
Freediving challenges more than the body—it tests focus, self-awareness, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. This section explores the mental skills that support peak performance and safety, from managing pre-dive anxiety, to coaching others through intense breath-holds.
Through focused lessons and practical strategies, you will begin to understand how to adapt your body, lungs, and technique for the demands of deep diving. These foundations lay the groundwork for safe progression, refined equalization, and the confidence to go deeper with purpose and precision.
Our team at Kalamata Freediving Academy have years of experience and our owners are deep athletes themselves, always on hand to advise and guide you. You will also learn how to refine your pool diving, training not just for performance but learning the best ways to train for stamina and fitness.
At the end of the course you will be a complete self aware freediver capable of organizing your own training and dive sessions.
What you’ll learn:
Advance Physiology
In depth learning about how the human body and lung volumes.
Equalisation Methods
Introduction to Mouthfill technique and more...
Stretching - Training concepts
Learn how to organize your training and prepare your body and mind before your dive.
Safety Protocols
Being a responsible freediver. In depth knowledge about risk management
Course Schedule:
Day 1 - Foundation and Pool Session
Theory session on Lung Volumes Advanced equalization techniques, Packing and confined water session in the pool.
Day 2 - Open Water and Theory
Stretching session, warm up, mouthfill practice, buoyancy control and dive techniques under instructor supervision. Theory at evening: Advance physiology, risk management, advanced training concepts.
Day 3 - Open Water and Theory
Stretching session,depth dives, mouthfill practice, buddy rescue practice. Theory at evening: Advance equipment and Nutrition in freediving.
Day 4 - Open Water
Stretching session, depth dives, FRC dives, buddy rescue practice. At evening video analysis, talk about the open water session and Knots workshop
Day 5 - Open Water
Stretching session, final depth dives, buddy rescue practice. Written exams and certification ceremony
Course Cost
€500
Per Person
Courses run on demand, simply reach out to us with your preferred dates and we will organize
What’s Included
SSI Certification
Small Group (max 3)
Photos & Videos
QUESTIONS?
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes there are. Please check the list bellow
AIDA 3 (or equivalent)
18 years or older
Medical statement & valid insurance (Insurance is available through us if needed for an extra cost, please ask for details)
A First Aid course with CPR valid within 2 years is required to be certified AIDA4 (First aid courses are available at the centre, please ask for information) This can be done at a later date.
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It’s always good to have your own equipment that feet you perfect and make you feel comfortable. In case that you have no equipment you can rent from us. We providing High quality new equipment. Please also bring your swimwear, towel, and sunscreen!
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Our courses follow international AIDA standards with a maximum 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
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Full refund if cancelled 30 days before the course. 50% refund for 7-14 days notice. Rescheduling is free with 48 hours notice, subject to availability.