Small freediving classes are one of the many things our students look for when booking freediving courses with us. We do of course run large group courses, but our student to instructor ratio ensures that all of our students are in a group of no more than four students per instructor (often less). This means if we have a large course running the students are divided into small freediving classes to ensure they still have a personal, intimate learning environment.
Here are just 5 reasons why small freediving classes are so beneficial.
#1: Safety
It’s no surprise to learn that the reason Go Freediving likes small freediving classes is because it complements our high safety principles. The less students per instructor, the more safe our students feel. This is particularly important when building confidence over the two days. Even when we have large courses, we like to split the course into groups so that safety is never compromised.
#2: Personally tailored class
When teaching small freediving classes, we of course have programme to follow, however, it is easier to identify the strengths and weaknesses within a small group and devise a tailored class session that will produce a varied, interesting course while providing the maximum benefit to all students.
#3: Can be less intimidating
Some of our students have a very quiet disposition. Being part of one of our small freediving classes, often allows them to express themselves verbally and physically more easily in ways they may have felt uncomfortable doing in a large group.
#4: More learning time
In our small freediving classes our instructors have more time to spend with each student on an individual basis. This is perfect for students who may find an element of the course more challenging than they expected or have progressed at a quicker pace than their fellow students and would like to be challenged.
When we have multiple small freediving classes running at the same time, we will often offer students time with one of the other group instructors. We understand that each of our students are individual and may have their own unique way of learning. If we identify a student is experiencing difficulty with a technique, sometimes all it takes is a different instructor to work through the technique with them for it to ‘click’.
#5: You won’t get lost
We truly believe that small freediving classes provide the optimum learning environment. Our students are greeted with the same level of enthusiasm and passion every single time. Small groups mean our instructors can connect with you in a way that simply isn’t possible with very large student to instructor ratios. Small freediving classes mean you won’t get lost (literally and metaphorically) – you are not just a number on our course sheet. Many of our course students go on to join our club, come on holiday with us and become part of our community, some even become the instructors who will teach our future students!
Learn to freedive with Go Freediving
Go Freediving is the longest established, most experienced and friendliest freediving course provider in the UK, led by world class freediving instructor trainer Emma Farrell, and her team of personally trained instructors. No other course provider has such a good instructor to student ratio, safety record and personal touch.
Whether you’re a beginner dipping your toes into the world of freediving, a seasoned pro looking to turn professional, or simply a freediver of any level who wants the best freediving holiday in the world, we’re here for you!
Also check out our online guide, The Beginners Guide to Freediving by clicking here!
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