Questions and answers

Questions and answers


  • How do I choose the right course level?

    Look at swimming courses -> Level selector

  • What are the course levels and what do they learn at the different courses?

    "Duppe": 

    • Pull along the pool edge. 
    • Float on the back, with minimal support, parent / instructor counts to 5 (5 sec.)
    • Dive the entire head under water and pick up an object with hands.
    • Swim a body length with leg kicks
    • Jump into the water - get to the surface - lie on the back to get air and - get back to the starting point, with minimal support.

    "Elias":

    • Float relaxed / controlled on stomach and back
    • Rotate from back to stomach
    • Dive down and swim between a parent's legs or through a ring
    • Kick from the edge in line. Straight body
    • Dive from a sitting position - glide in line / straight body - swim with crawl leg kick
    • Hang at poolside - kick off from the poolside, on back with leg kick - rotate over on stomach
    • Jump / dive into the water - get to the surface - float your back - rotate over to stomach - get to the poolside - climb up the poolside

    "Vann":

    • Getting used to the water for those who are a little younger or insecure

    "Hval"

    • Jump from the edge, dive to a depth of 1 meter and pick up an object without glasses

    "Skilpadde"

    •  Float balanced on stomach and back for at least ten seconds and be able to rotate between the two

    "Pingvin": 

    • Propulsion on stomach and back with legs - rotate rotate between the two

    "Selunge"

    • Crawl swimming with breathing on the side and back swimming

    "Sel"

    •  Controlled crawl swimming with rhythm and proper breathing on the side and controlled backstroke swimming

    "Sjøløve"

    •  Chest and the dolphin movement

    "Delfin"

    • Butterfly and proper breaststroke

    "Hai" 

    Master all the swimming styles and turns



    Once a child has mastered all the skills at one level, they will be offered to move on to the next course.


    However, it is common that course participants have to undertake the same course several times, if necessary

  • How much time is normal to spend learning to swim?

    This depends on the childs / course participants prior knowledge, how safe they are in the water etc.




  • When is a child a proficient swimmer?

    The Norwegian swimming association defines swimming ability as follows: Roll out into the water, swim 100 meters on your stomach, float in the water for three minutes, swim 100 meters on your back.

  • Should parents be in the water?

    No.


    Parents should only be in the water during baby swimming courses and courses for toddlers (Duppe and Elias)



  • How old must the child be?

    Babies: from 12 weeks to 2 years. 

    Toddlers: 2-6 year old.

    Children: 6-9 yeard old

    Youth: 9-16

    Adult: 17 and upwards

  • When can children wear goggles?

    We recommend wearing goggles from "Pingvin".

  • What does the child need for swimming lessons?
    • Bathing cap
    • swimming trunks / suit
    • (Swimming goggles from Penguin course.) 
    • Essentials for showering after teaching
  • Are there several courses in the pool at the same time?

    Yes. There are several courses at the same time in the pool.

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