Care for Color - For the Love of Water: This man overcame his fears to learn to swim

The video addresses the stereotype of swimming, particularly among black women, and aims to change it by teaching swimming lessons. Lucius, who has a fear of water due to a past near-drowning experience, is the focus of the lesson. The video provides hair care tips for swimmers and emphasizes the importance of overcoming fear and becoming water-safe. The instructor uses various methods to teach swimming, ensuring that Lucius gains confidence and learns to swim by the end of the lesson.

What is the main goal of the swimming lesson introduced in the video?

• To promote a new swimming pool

• To organize a swimming competition

• To sell swimming gear

• To teach Lucius how to swim

What is a common reason many black women avoid swimming?

• High cost of swimming lessons

• Fear of deep water

• Fear of a bad hair day

• Lack of swimming pools

What protective measure is suggested for hair when swimming?

• Wearing a hat

• Using heavy oils like coconut or shea butter

• Avoiding swimming altogether

• Using a special shampoo

What childhood experience contributed to Lucius's fear of swimming?

• He almost drowned during a swim class

• He was bitten by a fish

• He lost his swimming gear

• He was teased by classmates

What activity in the swim class led to Lucius's fear?

• Racing against classmates

• Swimming in the ocean

• Holding breath and retrieving objects from the pool bottom

• Jumping off a diving board

What is the instructor's main goal for Lucius by the end of the lesson?

• To teach him advanced swimming techniques

• To help him overcome his fear of heights

• To ensure he is water safe

• To make him a competitive swimmer

What is the instructor's approach to teaching swimming?

• Focusing only on theory

• Trying different paths until one works

• Avoiding any physical activity

• Using a single method for everyone