Pre-Entry Diving Acquaint

To be successful on PEDA you must prepare yourself, both physically and mentally, for what will be a hard and challenging 2 days. They do not expect ‘supermen’ to turn up for PEDA but they will be looking for whether you have the qualities to make a Diver; determination, a good level of physical fitness, stamina, mental ability and the ability to rise to a challenge.

Mental Preparation:

It is important that you prepare yourself mentally for the challenge ahead. You will be away from home for 2 days living in a 10 man room, with up to 10 other candidates on the course. Depending on your background this may seem daunting. But do not worry, others will be feeling the same way. On arrival you will meet other candidates and have time to sort yourself out ready for the next day. You may be nervous about the physical aspects of the course so talk with your roommates to see how they are coping. The key is to remain in a positive frame of mind, you have done extremely well to get this far, all that remains is to give a good account of yourself.

The PEDA will be tough, however fit you are you will be pushed to your physical limits and will be working outside of your ‘comfort zone’. Prepare yourself mentally for the challenge – you can do this! You must maintain your motivation over the whole acquaint. Do not judge yourself; leave that to the Diving team. If you feel that you are not performing to your full potential, dig deeper, remember all that they are looking for is potential and not the finished product. However you will be expected to give 100% at all times.

Physical Preparation:

The PEDA may be one of the toughest 2 days of your life. Do not underestimate the requirements of the course; if you have not prepared yourself you will find the going very tough. Your training in preparation must be specific to enable you to gain a pass grade at PEDA.