Introduction to Snorkeling

For Marine Biology Students

This is an Introduction to Snorkeling pool session for Marine Biology students. As students go through beginning Marine Biology courses, there are associated open water snorkeling field trips with them. These pool sessions help students learn or refresh learning on various snorkeling skills and techniques.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Multiple Sessions to Choose From:

• Thursday September 12 12:00pm-2:00pm
• Thursday September 12 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Friday September 13 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Thursday September 19 12:00pm-2:00pm
• Thursday September 19 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Friday September 20 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Thursday September 26 12:00pm-2:00pm
• Thursday September 26 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Friday September 27 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Thursday October 3 12:00pm-2:00pm
• Thursday October 3 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Friday October 4 6:00pm-8:00pm
• New makup dates added!

INCLUDED IN THE POOL SESSIONS

• Traditional mask, snorkel, fins, and snorkeling vest are provided. If you have your own equipment you are encouraged to use it.

STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE

• Bathing suit
• Rash guard/water shirt (optional)
• Towel
• Signed Waivers and Releases (parental signature required for those under 18 years of age)
• (Note: there are locker rooms available. Bring a lock if you want to lock items up. You can shower off in the locker room showers at the pool.)

PREREQUISITES

Students must know how to swim and have good overall health: you will perform a 25 yard non-stop swim (any stroke, non timed) and a 1 minute tread water.

• Participants under age 18 must have signed, parental consent. Contact tclark@nova.edu if you need to have consent forms sent to you/your parents before your pool session.

LOCATION

The Introduction to Snorkeling pool session is located at the NSU Aquatic Complex Competition Pool. You can find it just to the left of center on this map https://maps.nova.edu/ When you get to the pool, enter through the north gates and tell the staff or lifeguards that you are there for Intro to Snorkeling. Then just have a seat on the East side bleachers. There are bathrooms, locker rooms and showers in case you want to bring soaps and items to freshen up after class. If you want to lock up any valuables, bring a lock to put on a locker for your pool session.

INFORMATION

For more information please contact Nina Ross, nr1261@nova.edu.