Apnea Survival Elemental Instructor Certification – Private Blended Online / Zoom Deliver

Experience the transformative power of Apnea Survival’s Blended Online/Zoom Instructor Training Course, a globally recognised certification program built around the five elemental pillars: Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Ether. These elements are woven into every aspect of the course, providing a holistic approach to self-mastery and coaching. This course delivers three certifications in one dynamic program:

• Apnea Survival Instructor
• Breath FX E(Functional Breathing) Instructor
• Cold Water Immersion Instructor (including the Deliberate Heat Exposure course)

Course Highlights

• 80 hours of online learning
• 4 live Zoom presentations
• Tailored coaching by Jason Rice, Apnea Survival Creator and Master Trainer
• Flexible learning schedule over 12 months
• Access to immediate online learning upon payment
• Practical video submissions for lesson delivery

Eligibility

This blended online/Zoom option is tailored for individuals with proven water-based competency, such as certified freedivers, swim coaches, surf coaches or relevant subject matter experts. The water-based nature of this course requires a solid background in open water / aquatic activities. Please email us directly to confirm your eligibility before purchasing.

Why Choose This Course?

Our course integrates our five elemental pillars to enhance both your personal growth and teaching ability:

• Earth: Connects us to our pure source and strengthens our foundation with skills that ground you and your students with confidence and resilience.
• Fire: Harness the transformative power of deliberate heat exposure and contrast training.  The catalyst for stillness is embodied through heat.
• Water: Develop mastery of water-based skills, including breath-holding and cold water immersion.  Water is the essential ingredient in developing self-awareness and self-control.
• Air: Air is the invisible bridge that connects body, mind and soul.  Gain expertise in Breath FX, a foundational system that optimises functional breathing for performance, recovery and deep relaxation.
• Ether:  The elemental whole and pinnacle of self-mastery and self-actualisation.  Tap into our innate intelligence and wisdom to foster mindfulness, self-awareness, and holistic well-being.

What’s Included?

This program mirrors the comprehensive 5-day in-person training course, with the added benefit of flexible online learning:

1. Theory and practical components to deliver:
   • Surf Apnea (Australia’s premier surf breath-holding course)
   • Breath FX functional breathing workshop
   • Cold Water Immersion workshop (with deliberate heat exposure and contrast training)
2. One-on-one coaching with Jason Rice.
3. A step-by-step pathway to complete all prerequisites and certifications with guidance from an industry leader.

How It Works

1. Enroll and Begin Immediately: After full payment, you gain instant access to the instructor learning portal and course materials.
2. Customised Live Sessions: Schedule your private Zoom coaching sessions at your convenience. Sessions are designed to fit your schedule and lifestyle.
3. Practical Submissions: Record and submit videos demonstrating your mastery of prerequisites and lesson delivery.
4. Complete at Your Pace: Finish the course within 12 months, with the flexibility to progress in half-day Zoom blocks or according to your individual timeline.

Standards and Prerequisites

We maintain the highest standards for instructor certification to ensure excellence and market confidence in the Apnea Survival brand. To succeed, you’ll:

• Complete all online learning materials.
• Master all five prerequisite physical requirements with consistent training.
• Demonstrate exceptional skills and confidence during the practical evaluations.

Practical prerequisites / assessments

Surf Apnea Instructor – 3.30 static breath hold, 50M dynamic no fins swim (swimming 50M underwater on a single breath without fins), 100M over under drill (Continuously swim – 25M freestyle / 25M DNF / 25M freestyle / 25M DNF).  Perform / demonstrate all five Surf Apnea Pool drills.

Cold Water Immersion Instructor – Maintain a relaxed composure and breathing for 3.30 in water 1-3 degrees C or less, Complete 5 consecutive rounds 1min CWI / 1 minute rest in water 1-3 degrees C or less, respond to hypothermia (adverse CWI reaction).

Theory assessments

Slide presentation, facilitate a course specific land based drill, complete all required online assessments.

Gear required on face to face training

• Swim goggles and dive mask (provided)
• Appropriate wetsuit (freediving or surfing 3 to 4mm) plus swimmers or board shorts (pending location)
• Sportswear ( including running shoes)
• Warm clothing (to wear following CWI)
• Use of swim fins is not permitted for instructor candidates
• We will be in the pool each mornings for 3-4 hours. Be sure to come prepared with suitable wetsuit, swimmers and sun protection appropriate to the course location.

Start Your Journey Today

Become your own dolphin and embody the Apnea Survival philosophy. With this course, you’ll lead with confidence, teach with authority, and transform lives through innovative techniques grounded in nature’s elements.  Buy the course today to embark on your Harder to Kill journey