Sexual Health and Education (SVUEK_039)
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the knowledge of sexual health and to develop students' skills to plan and conduct workshops.
Prerequisites
Course prerequisites: basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Learning outcomes
About the principles of lesson structuring and planning;
on the physical and emotional changes in puberty;
about relationship building;
knowledge about eating disorders;
where to look for help in case of problems;
knowledge of understanding of the role of stereotypes, their mechanisms of formation;
knowledge of contraceptive methods, the principles of use and effectiveness;
knowledge about the most common myths among young people about the initiation of sexual relations.
Skills to set out a plan for conducting lessons and to realize with use of language that young people understand; skills to respond to questions of young people; skills to demonstrate condoms and other contraceptive methods.
Holistic understanding of the concept of sexuality, processes during puberty, competence about the boundaries of their aiding ability in different situations, what is a conscious decision to start a sexual relationship, and how to talk about it.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health, SVF | 3 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Solvita Melne, Linda Pavlovska |
