Sea Base High Adventure Medical Form Page 3
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6SCUBA DIVING
Diving is an exciting and demanding activity. When performed correctly, applying correct techniques, it is very safe.
When established safety procedures are not followed, however, there are extreme dangers. To scuba dive safely,
you must not be extremely overweight or out of condition. Diving can be strenuous under certain conditions. Your
respiratory and circulatory systems must be in good health. All body air spaces must be normal and healthy. A
person with heart trouble, a current cold or congestion, epilepsy, asthma, a severe medical problem, or who is
under the influence of alcohol or drugs should not dive. If taking medication, consult your doctor and the instructor
before participation in this program. You will also need to learn from the instructor the important safety rules
regarding breathing and equalization while scuba diving. Improper use of scuba equipment can result in serious
injury. You must be thoroughly instructed in its use under direct supervision of a qualified instructor to use it safely.
An individual should always contact the family physician first and call Sea Base at 305-664-4173 if
there is a question about the advisability of participation. The Sea Base health supervisor reserves
the right to make medical decisions regarding the participation of individuals at Sea Base.
WEIGHT GUIDELINES FOR HIGH ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
Any participant or adviser who exceeds the maximum weight limits on the weight chart may want to reconsider
participation in a Sea Base high adventure program. Anyone who exceeds these limits is at extreme risk for health
problems. Participants who fall within the guidelines are more likely to have an enjoyable program and avoid
incurring health risks. The absolute weight limit for our programs is 300 pounds.
The right hand column shows the maximum recommended weight for participating in a Sea Base high adventure
program. Anyone who exceeds these limits is at extreme risk for health problems. Individuals who exceed these
limits may want to reconsider participation in a Sea Base high adventure program. *
Recommended Weight (lbs.)
Height
19-34 Years
35+ Years
Maximum
5’0”
97-128
108-138
166
5’1”
101-132
111-143
172
5’2”
104-137
115-148
178
5’3”
107-141
119-152
183
5’4”
111-146
122-157
189
5’5”
114-150
126-162
195
5’6”
118-155
130-167
201
5’7”
121-160
134-179
207
5’8”
125-164
138-178
214
5’9”
129-169
142-183
220
5’10”
132-174
146-188
226
5’11”
129-169
151-194
233
6’0”
140-184
155-199
239
6’1”
144-189
159-205
246
6’2”
148-195
164-210
252
6’3”
152-200
168-216
260
6’4”
156-205
173-222
267
6’5”
160-211
177-228
274
6’6”
164-216
182-234
281
This table is based on the revised Dietary Guidelines for
Americans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the
Department of Health and Human Services.
*All programs involve snorkeling and entering and exiting a vessel via
ladders - No one may participate who exceeds 300 pounds
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