Freediver theory
Breath-hold physiology, pressure, safe preparation, equalization, equipment, recovery and the buddy system.
SSI POOL CERTIFICATION · KAŞ, TÜRKİYE
POOL
POOL
FREEDIVER
Learn the full Freediver theory and confined-water skill set without the open-water depth component. Build breath-hold comfort, technique and buddy safety in a controlled environment — then upgrade to SSI Freediver when you are ready.
★ 5.0 · 200+ Google reviewsLIFE AQUATIC FORMAT2 days
MINIMUM AGE12+
SSI HOURS12–14
MAX DEPTH5 metres
ENVIRONMENTPool / confined water
FULL THEORY · CONTROLLED WATER
The Freediver foundation — without the open-water depth sessions.
Pool Freediver is ideal if you want more than Basic Freediver but are not ready, able or interested in completing the open-water portion of SSI Freediver yet.
You complete the Freediver academic material, breathing work and the required pool/confined-water skill sessions. The emphasis is on breath-hold comfort, efficient movement, recovery breathing, buddy supervision and rescue procedures in a controlled environment.
Quick answer: SSI Pool Freediver is available from age 12, recommends 12–14 hours, includes at least two pool/confined-water sessions and has a maximum training depth of 5 metres.
Prerequisites: No previous freediving certification is required. You must meet SSI participation, administrative and water-fitness requirements.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Want the full beginner skill set, but not the open-water depth component yet?
Pool Freediver is a strong choice when you want a real, autonomous pool/confined-water certification and a clean path toward SSI Freediver later.
- You want to learn the full Freediver academics and confined-water skills.
- You want to train breath-hold, technique and safety without open-water depth sessions.
- You want a certification that can later be upgraded to SSI Freediver.
LIFE AQUATIC 2-DAY FORMAT
One day to understand it. One day to put it into practice.
Our normal Pool Freediver format separates the academic foundation from the practical confined-water work so students have time to understand, practice and ask questions without rushing.
Breathing session
Build a calm preparation routine, understand relaxation and practice recovery breathing without hyperventilation.
Static & dynamic skills
Develop comfort, streamlining, finning and controlled breath-hold work in pool/confined water.
Buddy procedures
Practice active supervision, positioning, communication and the safety procedures required for autonomous pool training.
Assessment & upgrade plan
Complete the required skills and leave with a clear pathway to SSI Freediver if you want to add open-water training later.
WHAT YOU DEVELOP
A complete confined-water foundation.
Breath-hold comfort
Use relaxation and a repeatable preparation routine rather than forcing time.
Static technique
Understand positioning, relaxation, contractions and clean recovery breathing.
Dynamic efficiency
Improve streamlining, finning and movement economy in confined water.
Equalization basics
Build the pressure-management foundations used later in open-water depth training.
Buddy safety
Learn the supervision and rescue habits required for autonomous pool/confined-water practice.
Upgrade readiness
Complete the academic and confined-water requirements you need before adding the SSI Freediver open-water sessions.
Course outcome: Certified Pool Freedivers may freedive autonomously with an equally or more-qualified buddy in pool/confined-water environments and to depths equivalent with their training. Junior divers under 15 must dive with a certified adult or dive professional.
WHY LIFE AQUATIC IN KAŞ
Small groups. Direct feedback. Skills before numbers.
Pool Freediver works best when the instructor can see the small details: breathing pattern, tension, streamlining, finning, recovery and buddy positioning. We use direct feedback and progressive practice rather than turning the course into a breath-hold competition.
THE BIG ADVANTAGE
You can upgrade instead of starting again.
Once Pool Freediver is complete, SSI allows you to upgrade to Freediver by completing the required Open Water Sessions 1 and 2 and their related requirements.
WHICH BEGINNER OPTION?
Four different ways to start.
Try Freediving
A short experience program if you want to discover the sport before choosing a certification.
VIEW TRY FREEDIVING →Basic Freediver
An entry-level certification with a smaller training scope and more limited post-certification supervision privileges.
VIEW BASIC →Pool Freediver
The full Freediver academics and confined-water skill set, without the open-water sessions.
SSI Freediver
Add open-water depth training and complete the full SSI Freediver certification to 20 metres.
VIEW SSI FREEDIVER →
COURSE FEE€320
Per person · dates confirmed on booking
Full beginner theory and pool skills — with a clean upgrade path.
Send us your dates, age and previous water experience. We will confirm the current fee, schedule, equipment requirements and SSI registration steps.
CHECK DATES ON WHATSAPPBEFORE YOU BOOK
Tell us what you want from the course.
- Send your preferred dates.
Tell us when you will be in Kaş and how many people will participate. - Tell us your age and water experience.
No previous freediving certification is required. - Tell us your longer-term goal.
If you already want open-water depth training, SSI Freediver may be the more efficient choice. - Complete SSI registration.
We send the required registration information before the course.
POOL FREEDIVER FAQ
Questions before you start.
What is SSI Pool Freediver?
SSI Pool Freediver is a full recreational freediving certification for pool or confined-water environments. It includes the Freediver academics, breathing work and at least two pool/confined-water sessions, but no open-water depth sessions.
What is the minimum age?
The SSI minimum age is 12 years old.
How deep can a Pool Freediver train?
SSI sets the maximum pool/confined-water depth at 5 metres.
How long does the program take?
SSI recommends 12–14 hours. At Life Aquatic we normally organize it over 2 days: one theory-focused day and one practical confined-water day.
Is Pool Freediver the same as Basic Freediver?
No. Basic Freediver is a shorter entry-level certification with more limited supervision privileges. Pool Freediver completes the full Freediver academic and pool/confined-water requirements and qualifies the diver to freedive autonomously with an equally or more-qualified buddy in pool/confined-water environments.
Can I upgrade from Pool Freediver to SSI Freediver?
Yes. SSI allows Pool Freedivers to upgrade to Freediver by completing Open Water Sessions 1 and 2 and the related requirements.
Do I need previous freediving experience?
No previous freediving certification is required. You must meet the SSI participation and water-fitness requirements.
READY TO START?
Build the full foundation before adding depth.
Send us your dates and experience. We’ll confirm whether Pool Freediver or the full SSI Freediver course is the better route for you.
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