In 2019, PADI reported it had a membership of over 137,000 professional members and 6,600 dive centers, and had awarded more than 27,000,000 diving certifications internationally. PADI operates in 186 countries and territories.[5] Membership is heavily weighted toward males, but in 2016, the organization experienced a growth of 1.1% in female certifications. Women accounted for 37.2% of all certifications during 2016. The organization hosts Women's Dive Day events across the globe in an effort to increase awareness of women divers.[9]
PADI courses are performance-based diver training programs,[clarification needed] and at the introductory level emphasize practical knowledge, safety and motor skills. The basics of diving physics and physiology are introduced during entry level programs. The details of these concepts are left for later courses when they are necessary for the required competences of the specific training. These practices fall within current modern learning philosophies and receive regular updates via peer review.[10][11]
The PADI training system is composed of modules with standardized learning objectives divided into theory and practical skills development. Each module is a stand-alone course for which certification is provided to the participant on successful completion of the course. Theory is mainly conveyed by way of self-study using books or digital training using PADI eLearning.[12] All study options are supplemented with video and, in most cases, live instruction to help the participant visualize what they have read.[13] Confirmation of the student diver's level of mastery in standardized knowledge review sessions is carried out by a scuba instructor. The instructor utilizes both written tests and live observation during actual dives to verify a student's knowledge and skills. Practical skills are obtained through confined water training (pools or relatively shallow water) and performance evaluations in open water.
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Getting To Phuket, Koh Chang, Koh Tao and Pattaya
Getting to Koh Tao
Flying: Flights direct to Samui, Chumphon or Surat Thani.
Bus and Trains: Bangkok to Chumphon twice daily; there is a free shuttle service to the ferry.
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David has over 10 years experience as a dive instructor teaching in a wide range of aquatic environments. Dave began his professional dive career in the UK as a dive instructor whilst studying for his degree in Environmental Biology at University of Bath.
He joined Tech Diving Thailand in 2011 and now manages the Tech Diving Thailand Technical Department.
David leads the Tech Diving Thailand technical facility ensuring high standards are maintained across all technical operations. David is responsible for all
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