The test of Performance Strategy for Kids Scuba diving

Document Type : Original Article

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Faculty of Sport and physical Education. Asyut Uni, Egypt.

Abstract

Many junior or adult divers have a problem in the first time of using underwater SCUBA diving equipment. while under water breathing from mouth or Mask removal skills under water, a beginner my inhale water from nose and want to ascent to the water surface to can breathe normally, clean mask from water and try to dive again .in this case my he gets Panic. The aim of the study was to assess the effects of used Aqua mission games training to improve psychological skills to enhance Safety performance and avoid a panic. 20 healthy participants in kids Scuba diving program (8- year) in summer 2017. Each group (n=4). In addition to scuba training, received. The intervention group reported lower pre-test scores for cognitive Test of Performance Strategy (TOPS), and some of Safety Specialists test. Results scores post-test Significates for Psychological characteristics self-confidence, Emotional control, Automaticity, Goal-setting, Imagery, Activation, Relaxation and Negative thinking performed better on Safety Specialist Skills: Predive safety check, Cramp removal – self and buddy, Throw a rescue line or float, Positive buoyancy on the surface – self and buddy, Rescue tow. testes scores significantly predicted Safety Specialist performance.These results suggest that Kids scuba divers may Enhanced after the Aqua mission games training as part of their main scuba diving skills.

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