Øvede is the fourth level of the swimming school run by HEI Svømning, aimed at children and young people. Children can start on Øvede I, which has 45 minutes in the water, or go straight to Øvede II, which runs for a full hour. The content is essentially the same on both groups; the difference lies in how long the children spend swimming and playing in the pool.
The aim is to build on skills already learned, so that children can swim three different strokes and reach a solid technical level. They also learn new skills in self-rescue and first aid, and work towards swimming at least 200 metres, including 50 metres on the back. There is still room for play and free movement in the water, so it is not all about swimming. A skilled coach and an assistant coach, both poolside, lead the lessons.
