PSYb2661 Sexual Health Education

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Marcela Poláčková (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Marcela Poláčková
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
PSYb2661/01: Fri 25. 9. 10:00–17:40 P21b, Fri 2. 10. 10:00–17:40 M117, Fri 9. 10. 10:00–17:40 P21b
PSYb2661/02: Fri 27. 11. 10:00–17:40 P21b, Fri 4. 12. 10:00–17:40 P21b, Fri 11. 12. 10:00–17:40 P24b
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 40 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 36/40, only registered: 0/40
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The aim of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to reflect on the quality and scope of sex education in families and schools. The goal of this reflection is to strengthen students’ competencies in teaching sexual education. The main objective of the course is to familiarize students with practical tools for creating a safe environment for teaching sex and relationship education, as well as with specific teaching methods.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be:
  • able to navigate the framework of sex education and the interconnections among its topics
  • familiar with tools for creating a safe environment for sex education
  • able to respond to educational situations related to gender and sexuality (manifestations of homophobia and transphobia, harassment, stereotypes in teaching materials, etc.)
  • able to navigate professional literature focused on sex education
  • familiar with specific tools and techniques for addressing topics in relationship and sex education
  • be able to apply the knowledge gained in psychological practice
Key topics
  •     Sex Education: Safe, Inclusive, and Interactive
  •     The Framework of Sex Education
  •     Children’s Sexual Behavior and Their Psychosexual Development
  •     Boundaries, Consent, and Bodily Autonomy
  •     Pornography and the Media
  •     Gender and Sexuality
  •     First Love and Relationships—Myths and Stereotypes
  •     Prevention of Harassment and Violence, Prevention of Secondary Victimization
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • KRIŠOVÁ, Dagmar and Marcela POLÁČKOVÁ. Děti to chtěj vědět taky : o respektujících vztazích a sexuálním zdraví. Druhé, revidované vydání. Praha: Konsent, 2023, 227 stran. ISBN 9788011026752. info
  • Regionální kancelář WHO pro Evropu a BZgA. (2017). Standardy pro sexuální výchovu v Evropě. Společnost pro plánování rodiny a sexuální výchovu, z. s.
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Discussions, lectures, reflections, experiential techniques
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Attendance (100%), active participation in class, final paper
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2025, Spring 2026, Spring 2027.
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