Øvede is the fourth level of the swimming school run by HEI Svømning, aimed at children and young swimmers. Children can start on Øvede I, a 45-minute session, or go straight to Øvede II, which lasts a full hour. The content is essentially the same on both groups; the only difference is how long the children spend swimming and playing in the water.
The aim is for children to build on skills they already have, learn to swim three different strokes and gain new skills in self-rescue and first aid. By the end, they should be able to swim at least 200 metres, including 50 metres on their back. There is still room for play and free movement in the water, so it is not all about swimming. A qualified coach and an assistant coach, both poolside, lead the lessons.
