FREEDIVING
PLANET
FREEDIVING
PLANET
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First INSTRUCTORS TRAINING CENTER IN THE PHILIPPINES, Since 2014
We have the most experienced Freediving Instructor Trainers offering world class teaching under the supervision of Instructor Trainer Jean-Pol FRANCOIS. He was head of AIDA Education for 6 years and a Pioneer in setting up international education and Judging standards for Freediving. Our Instructor Course complies with (or exceeds) AIDA, Molchanovs and PADI Freediver Standards. At Freediving Planet Moalboal, you can be an Instructor certified under several agencies with just 3 extra-days after the Instructor Course.
We are the only Freediving Center in the Philippines to offer AIDA Judge course. Jean-Pol FRANCOIS is an International AIDA Judge Instructor, with a huge experience in judging National and International competitions, World Champs and World Cups, and was also judge for more than 20 World Records.
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First INSTRUCTORS TRAINING CENTER IN THE PHILIPPINES, Since 2014
We have the most experienced Freediving Instructor Trainers offering world class teaching under the supervision of Instructor Trainer Jean-Pol FRANCOIS. He was head of AIDA Education for 6 years and a Pioneer in setting up international education and Judging standards for Freediving. Our Instructor Course complies with (or exceeds) AIDA, Molchanovs and PADI Freediver Standards. At Freediving Planet Moalboal, you can be an Instructor certified under several agencies with just 3 extra-days after the Instructor Course.
We are the only Freediving Center in the Philippines to offer AIDA Judge course. Jean-Pol FRANCOIS is an International AIDA Judge Instructor, with a huge experience in judging National and International competitions, World Champs and World Cups, and was also judge for more than 20 World Records.
instructors / judge
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FIRST INSTRUCTORS TRAINING CENTER IN THE PHILIPPINES, Since 2014
We have the most experienced Freediving Instructor Trainers offering world class teaching under the supervision of Instructor Trainer Jean-Pol FRANCOIS. He was head of AIDA Education for 6 years and a Pioneer in setting up international education and Judging standards for Freediving. Our Instructor Course complies with (or exceeds) AIDA, Molchanovs, and PADI Freediver Standards. At Freediving Planet Moalboal, you can be an Instructor certified under several agencies with just 3 extra-days after the Instructor Course. As an AIDA, Molchanovs, or PADI Freediver Instructor you won't need to be connected to any scuba or freediving school. You will be independent and free to teach your students anywhere in the world.
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We are the only Freediving Center in the Philippines to offer AIDA Judge course. Jean-Pol FRANCOIS is an International AIDA Judge Instructor, with a huge experience in judging National and International competitions, World Champs, and World Cups, and was also judge for more than 25 World Records.
instructors / judge
In the AIDA Instructor Course, you will learn how to teach freediving to beginner and advanced freedivers, you will develop and improve your technical skills as a role model for your future students, and the most important, you'll learn the safety skills to provide a safe freediving environment to your students.
AIDA Freediving Instructor is a professional status and is recognized worldwide.
Every candidate to our Instructor course has the possibility to join our FREE INTERNSHIP Program after they have passed their IC.
Duration:
8 to 10 days
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Prerequisites:
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18 years of age.
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AIDA 4 (or equivalent)
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First Aid or Emergency First Responder (EFR) /CPR course, not older than 2 years.
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WE WILL REQUEST YOU TO SEND US A PROOF OF YOUR LEVEL BEFORE WE CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT.
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We recommend taking out professional diver insurance
AIDA
Instructor Course
Looking to take your freediving journey to the next level? Taught by the leading educators in freediving, the Molchanovs Instructor Course is the next step in your freediving journey.
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We teach 3 levels of MOLCHANOVS Instructor:
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Wave 2 Instructor (W2I)
Wave 3 Instructor (W3I)
Wave 4 Instructor (W4I)
Every candidate to our Instructor course has the possibility to join our FREE INTERNSHIP Program after they have passed their IC.
Duration:
8 to 10 days (for each level)
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Prerequisites: FOR W2I
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Wave 3 (or equivalent - a cross-over to Wave 3 is possible - evaluation applies, not included in the IC fee),
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First Aid or Emergency First Responder (EFR) /CPR course, or equivalent not older than 2 years,
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18 years of age.
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Prerequisites: FOR W3I
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Be an active Wave 2 Instructor.
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Have at least 1 year of teaching experience as a Wave 2 Instructor (or equivalent in other agencies).
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Have a minimum of 50 certifications (minimum 10 W1 and 10 W2).
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Prerequisites: FOR W4I
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Be an active Wave 3 Instructor.
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Have at least 1 year of teaching experience as a Wave 3 Instructor (or equivalent in other agencies).
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Have a minimum of 100 certifications (minimum 10 W2 and 10 W3).
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Have a record of participation in a minimum of 10 recognized competitions, of which at least 5 must be depth competitions.
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WE WILL REQUEST YOU TO SEND US A PROOF OF YOUR LEVEL BEFORE WE CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT.
We recommend taking out professional diver insurance
MOLCHANOVS
Instructor Course
Becoming a PADI Freediver Instructor lets you take your passion for freediving to the next level and allows you to do what you enjoy as a profession.
You must earn the PADI Freediver Instructor rating, but you gain a job that lets you share incredible underwater achievements with others – transforming their lives for the better while enriching yours.
This course is for experienced freedivers who gain instructional skills by attending a PADI Freediver Instructor Training Course.
Every candidate to our Instructor course has the possibility to join our FREE INTERNSHIP Program after they have passed their IC.
Duration:
5 days minimum
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Prerequisites:
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PADI Master Freediver (or equivalent)
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First Aid or Emergency First Responder (EFR) /CPR course, not older than 2 years,
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18 years of age.
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WE WILL REQUEST YOU TO SEND US A PROOF OF YOUR LEVEL BEFORE WE CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT.
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We recommend taking out professional diver insurance
PADI
Instructor Course
AIDA
Judge Course
In all AIDA ranked competitions or record attempts, qualified AIDA International Judges are required to validate athletes performances in accordance with the AIDA Competition Regulations. Without Judges, there are no possible recognized performances.
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Freediving Competitions are also very fun to participate, and by knowing the rules you will avoid some mistakes with the risk of being disqualified.
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The AIDA Judges are present to be sure that the AIDA rules are respected and applied by every athletes, the same way.
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In some cases, Judges may also provide some precious help to the organizers of a competition.
If you like to travel and meet a lot of freedivers, it will be easy for you to check-in AIDA Calendar the list of all the competitions. As an International Judge, you can send your candidacy directly to the organizers of an event and tell them you are available to help.
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Our first level of Judge Course is Junior Level E (Pool and/or Depth)
Duration:
4 days
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Prerequisites:
To enroll the AIDA Judge course – level E, an individual must:
• Be 18 years of age;
• Be a certified freediver (AIDA2 or equivalent);
• Be a member of an AIDA National;
• Have completed the Liability Release and Medical Statement.
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During the AIDA International Judge Course Level E, you'll benefit directly from JP's huge international judging experience. He will teach you how to become a Professional AIDA International Judge and will share with you his knowledge, using a lot of examples.
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