Should I join diving in highschool if I've never done it before?
962325
Go for it! Most divers are gymnasts or atleast have been. Gymnastics will definitely give you a huge advantage. If I were you, I would do it without a doubt.
951496
Yes it is. You should enjoy life first, youre not even a teenager.Dont be in such a rush.*
1109302
if you love this sport as much as you say i would stick with it. All the sports teams out there have to have practices like this. They work hard durring the summer to be ready for the season. My brothers play High School football and i see what they go through. some quite but they are the ones that shouldn't have went out after middle school..... just look at the big picture and follow your heart.
982310
Hmmm, I wouldn't recommend it if you were just goofing around with your friends....but since you are in a supervised event, with trained(?) instructors....I think it would be okay.\n\nIf you are still a little nervous about it.....talk with your instructor & see what they say.\n\nGood luck & have fun!
387660
It's better to be a good swimmer, but you can do it without being one.  Just make sure that you have a good dive buddy and that you can carry the weight of the tank, bc, regulator, etc.  Also, make sure your scuba instructor has a rescue diver certification and is really certified.  If you're in the Bahamas often times people will say they're certified when they're not.  The safest thing to do is to get certified in the United States because of the regulations set upon scuba divers and instructors.  I would personally suggest going snorkeling before scuba diving because the only differences is that with scuba you bring your air underwater with you.  If you've snorkeeled before, you should be fine.  Make sure to ask about the current and to scuba dive in relatively calm waters, as that is the safest environment for weak swimmers.  Have fun!
355160
You know what young man,I sure hope, if and when you take the course, you take it a little more seriously.It won't be a hoot if someone falls almost dead at your feet, you'll have to do the CPR without any feeling, other than wanting it to work....that's the rush,saving someone.Just some friendly advice, I'd want somebody to pull my coat.BEST TO YA.......LATER!!
822911
Freshmen have no experience upon entering high school.  They are used to having teachers hold them by the hand and leading them through everything.  In high school it seems like you suddenly become more independent and teacher's don't want to lead you through things step by step.  They give you something and basically let you run with it.  Also, if you fail the class then it's your fault for not trying where as in the past, at least at my schools, they've let you get by with your failure not anymore.  \nMy advisor for BPA is always telling some of us how the freshmen just stare off into space and look at him blankly.  \nThen you have your upperclassmen who have had the experience and have learned to be more independent through their past years.  What it all really boils down to is your maturity level and the experience you have between freshmen year and others.
4346
It is best not to join a fraternity. You should be able to figure out the world without someone guiding you. After all you are out of the kindergarden now in college.
698130
as a freshman i totally understand where you are coming from, i've got swimming tryouts this week and we'll see what happens i guess. but back to you: okay sounds like you've just got nervous jitters. all that you need to do is practice. that and endurance running b/c i've never played basketball but i know enough to know that it's just one long game of suicide. just do some extra endurance training, train the way you've been training and just do your best because that's all that you can do. best of luck to you with basketball and i hope that you make the team!!
870981
OH YES!!!!!!!\n\nAnd if you are nto swimming for competition and can swim well enough you could save your life.. then you dont have to learn anything else!\n\nUnless you want to!\n\nBreaststroke is great ... keep on going...\n\nYou can also use a kick board for working out and just kick ...really works out the legs\n\nGood for you any kind of swimming is gerat for fitness!\n\nGood Luck and keep it up!\nWismom
78061
Depending on where you live most high school wreslting teams are pretty easy to get on. Wrestling is determined by a point system. For instance if you have an escape or a reversal etc you get points. Every year ESPN show the collegiate national championships. They are coming up March 11th and 13th. In my high school we had wreslting as a gym class. It was awesome and most of the people on the wrestling team got on right there. Just go to the front office and ask who the wrestling coach is, then go speak with them. It doesn't matter that you don't have any experience. Wrestling is an awesome sport and one of the oldest. Lot of history and it is so much more fun than football.
435208
Free divers practice by doing a dead mans float in a pool during regular practices every week. Basically they just go limp and face down in the water. It's best to do this with a partner in case there is a problem.\n\nYou should also completely exhale and inhale a few times before going under. Again, swim with a partner in case there are complications.
743310
Being a business owner who gives a full college scholarship each year I can tell you when there are several submissions for our monies that are qualified.  So, we have to take a look at the community involvement and compare to narrow our choice.  If you do involve yourself, you as a person will grow as a leader and those qualities will show in your writing, demeanor and interpersonal relationships.  If I were you I would participate in 2 or 3 over the next 2 years.   Some ideas are The Boys & Girls Club,  mentor in your local elementary school after school for 1 hour maybe even only 1 day a week.  Participating in extracurricular activities such as school sports would be only important if you desire to apply for a sports schlorship.  Giving of yourself shows a person that really looks outside of just themselves and realizes there is more to life than the immediate High School and home but that you are looking outside of the box preparing for your future.  Best of luck to you!
741825
Probably that you have a cheer voice, are enthusiastic, committed to the routines and learning.  They aren't going to expect you to know everything, since it's your first tryout, but by high school you will have to be experienced, so start now if you really want to do it.
1123519
I've been a certified diver for over 30 years.  Swimming on the surface is not the same as swimming underwater.  I was not a strong swimmer when I got certified, but I was able to pass the swim test.  I think it's more important that you feel comfortable in the water than you be able to swim long distances.  \n\nIf it was me, I would go to a local pool and practice swimming laps.  You'll probably only be able to do a few at first, but you should be able to increase that soon.  Practice good form, regular breathing, etc.  If you're not sure what good form is, watch the other people swimming laps.  Notice how they turn their head to breathe rather than lifting it up out of the water, how many strokes they take before they breathe, which side they turn their head to, etc.  You can also sign up for an adult swim class, and get some regular training and practice.\n\nStay with it - scuba is great.  It's a good way to meet a bunch of outgoing, friendly people, and it can be a lot of fun to go somewhere different and exotic and go diving.
858997
If you are not going to college.....yet, then join.  If you decide to start taking college classes later, the Navy will afford you that time and it is almost free.  Now to your question:\n\nPro:  Great opportunity learn a profession, see the world, meet interesting people and learn the value of hardwork and teamwork.  It is great experience for both young and old.  Descent pay, but great benefits.  Again..., great places you will visit.  \n\nCon:  Family separation.  Long periods of time at sea working.  Sometimes long hours.  \n\nOverall, it is a great place to start growing up if you are young. You will see yourself grow over the next couple of years while being provided the opportunity for advancement and to be put in leadership position.  Pick a job you like and you will really enjoy it.   \nI am not a recruiter, just a former proud squid.
418859
Of course.  Without a highschool record, though, it's going to be much harder, if not impossible, to get recruited.  You'll have to go on as what's called a walk on.  Enroll in school, and then go out for the team just as you would have in high school.