Learn to Swim
Swimming is an important life skill for everyone. It is also an excellent and efficient form of exercise for people of all ages. So go ahead, learn to swim – it's never too late! In adult swimming classes you will learn the basics of swimming and gain confidence in water. Adult swimming classes are for participants who are 15 years or older.
In Leppävaara, Keski-Espoo and Matinkylä swimming hall the Adult Swim Class 1 ja 2 lessons take place in the therapy pool, where the water temperature is 30–34 °C. In Espoonlahti the lessons take place in the children's pool, where the water temperature is 27–29 °C. In the swimming school 3 course you swim in a large pool, respecting the skills and courage of the group members.
Adult Swim Class 1
To participate, you have the confidence to enter a pool shallow enough for your feet to touch the bottom and you are able to follow and take part in the instruction.
Adult Swim Class 2
To participate, you are able to swim at least 5 meters and swim under water.
Adult Swim Class 3
During the beginner 3-course we will develop the already learned basic swimming skills and gain confidence in swimming in the deep pool.
The course participant has to manage the whole swimming session in the deep pool. The participant is able to swim 15 meters (elementary front stroke with the right breathing technique and elementary backstroke) and is able to float, dive and slide. The minimum age limit is 15 years.
