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Sammanfattning: Abstract  Aim The aim of this study is to investigate how teachers in physical education (PE) in primary school (9th grade) are working with students who do not meet the requirement in the segment swimming. 1. In which way do the teachers interpret the requirements and the main content in Lgr 11, regarding swimming? 2. How do the teachers work with students who do not meet the requirements in the segment swimming? 3. What do the teachers consider to be the reason why students do not meet the requirements for swimming in grade 9? Method In this study we have used a qualitative approach using interviews conducted with five primary school PE teachers. The interviews are semi-structured with specific themes, but with open questions that provide opportunities for follow-up questions. The teachers were chosen based on a convenience selection with teachers in the Stockholm area. All interviews took place at the schools where the teachers themselves worked. The interviews were recorded and later transcribed. The theoretical starting points chosen for the study are curriculum theory, frame factorial theory and the teacher's repertoire. Results The results showed that the teachers consider the syllabus to be interpretable and that there is too little amount of time for swimming lessons, at the moment only regular checks are made. The teachers contact and talk with the students who do not meet the proficiency requirement. Those who do not meet the proficiency requirement are offered swimming schools organized by the municipality. The results also showed that teachers believe that students’ lack of swimming competence are dependent on external factors, such as fitness, home relationships and the students’ origins. Conclusion There is too little amount of time for teachers to accomplish swimming lessons in primary school. The proficiency requirement for the segment swimming in 9th grade are, according to the teachers, too broad and interpretable. External factors such as time, resources and past experiences affect how the swimming competence looks like among the students in 9th grade primary school.