The article, “Take The Plunge”, was about a man named Ryan and his experience in being certified to SCUBA dive. Ryan had to overcome many obstacles before he was certified to actually dive in the ocean or wherever. He had to swim fifty feet underwater holding his breath all the way down and back up to the surface. When Ryan was asked what the most difficult thing about being certified as a SCUBA diver he replied, “Holding my breath for fifty feet was the most difficult thing for me,” (Ratiff 1). He also had to be able to swim ten Olympic pool laps to prove his stamina and strength. Then he had to tread water for fifteen minutes to prove that he could stay above water without a flotation device. Ryan’s SCUBA story helped me find out what some of the required requirements were in order to be certified as a SCUBA diver.
After reading this article, I learned what some of the qualifications are in order to become a SCUBA diver. I learned that you may have to learn how to hold your breath underwater for fifty feet down and up to the surface. I also learned that you may have to be able to swim ten Olympic pool laps, and tread water for fifteen minutes. There was something else I picked up on. While Ryan was training to be a certified SCUBA diver, some of his instructors told him to exhale a little bit at a time when holding your breath under water. Overall, I believe that this article could give someone a piece of information on what some of the qualifications may be in order to be certified.
Ratliff, Maria. "Take The Plunge." Boys' Quest 14.3 (Oct. 2008): 28-29. MasterFILE Premier. EBSCO. 10 March 2009
sCuBa DiViNg In ThE sEa
Oh no, get your gear ready, we’re about to dive in (ohh, yeah)
Anyone on the boat jump for the ocean (ohh, yeah)
But watch out for big hammerhead sharks
We jumping in, follow me
I’m in the sea (I’m in the sea)
I’m in the sea (I’m in the sea)
Nobody can see me ‘cause I’m diving in the sea (diving in the sea)
I’m in the sea (I’m in the sea)
I’m in the sea
Take a good, hard look at my scuba diving gear
I’m in the sea hydrophobic watch me scuba dive
Scuba diving in the waters of the sea
Going farther down, pressure building up
You can’t catch me hydrophobic ‘cause I’m in the sea
Take a look at me (fish)
I’m in the big sea (fish)
We looking at lost treasures
‘Cause it’s so cool (cool)
I got my air tank
And my flippin-flippers
I’m scuba diving, you watching me
Getting so jealous
I’m looking for a lost key for sunken treasures
The treasure box is shining, making me squint
This is not a fantasy, for this is real
I’m in the sea, hydrophobic, you better not get wet
I’m in the sea and
We’re finding stuff and
I found a secret treasure
Holding gold and silver
I’m the king of the sea
On a throne like Triton
If you’re on a boat
Then the fish are bittin’
Hold your mask, we’re going under
I don’t need land ‘cause I’m scuba diving (scuba diving)
I don’t need sun shine ‘cause I’m down under (scuba diving)
I’m in the deep sea with my mask and tank (wooh)
This air tank make bubble sounds hydrophobic
Sea horse if I could find you (find you)
I’d take you home and take care of you (care of you)
Gonna scuba dive all day and night (day and night)
Like fishing on a hot day in the summer sun
I can’t believe I’m scuba diving
In this clear deep blue sea (wooh)
Caribbean
Watch me dive in (can’t you see me)
Never thought I’d be the one
That a big shark saw swimming by
Believe me when I saw
I saw a sea horse
I’m in the sea
I’m in the sea
Nobody can see me ‘cause I’m diving in the sea
I’m in the sea
I’m in the sea
Take a good hard look at my scuba diving gear
wHy ScUbA dIvInG?
I chose to do scuba diving for my research projectbecause I have always been interested in learning how to scuba dive. I thinkthat the experience would last a life time and I don’t think it would besomething someone would forget doing. Throughout the project I have beengathering and gaining information that would help someone become a betterexperienced diver. I learned that if someone wants to become a scuba diver, theyhave to undergo many training courses in order to become certified. A few thingspeople have to learn how to do is how to jump in the water, how to properly usedyou air tank, and how to handle your equipment and use each piece. I alsolearned what makes a good diving location; waters that are crystal clear withdifferent types of sea or ocean creatures. The location or destination for scubadivers plays a major role in someone’s diving experience. I found out later onin the project during my interview with Dr. Richard Champion that people whohave asthma should not try scuba diving. I learned that nine percent of scubadiving deaths come from asthmatic people. Overall, if I had the chance to learnhow to scuba dive I would take the opportunity and hope for the best.
MuSiC
A Young Man's Story
- April 8, 2009
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