Capacity and awareness
Getting the balance on stress to improve learning
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The dangers of diving distracted: And when distraction can help
As divers, we already understand that distraction during a dive can create risk. If our attention moves away from important tasks such as monitoring air, depth, or navigation, problems can follow. Losing focus on what matters in the moment can… Continue reading
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Stress and Performance in Diving
Arthur J Bachrach & Glen H Egstrom (1987) The book starts by defining stress and the importance of the impact of stress on performance in diving. The authors make the distinction between stress relating to a threat that can… Continue reading
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What does nitrogen narcosis mean?
Gas narcosis in scuba diving Narcosis in scuba diving is the change in thinking and awareness, sensory and motor function and behaviour that occurs at depth. Breathing gas at depth leads to narcosis, often noticed around 30m it can be an issue… Continue reading
