Sex and Relationships

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Know about different sexual relationships.

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1
  State what is meant by 'sexuality.'
  
• 1.2
  List different sexual relationships.
  
• 1.3
  Outline what is meant by a consensual sexual relationship.
  
• 1.4
  Outline cultural differences regarding sexual relationships and marriage.
  

2 — Understand the risks associated with a sexual relationship.

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1
  Outline risks associated with a sexual relationship.
  
• 2.2
  Give an example of a high risk situation.
  
• 2.3
  Identify how risk/s can be minimised or avoided.
  

3 — Understand law in relation to sex and sexuality.

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1
  Identify legal issues in relation to age of consent, marriage, cohabitation and abuse.
  

4 — Understand how the body works in relation to sexual activity.

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1
  Identify two changes that occur in the male body during sexual activity.
  
• 4.2
  Identify two changes that occur in the female body during sexual activity.
  

5 — Understand methods of contraception.

Assessment Criteria

• 5.1
  List methods of contraception.
  
• 5.2
  Give the advantages and disadvantages of each.
  
• 5.3
  State sources of further information and support available.
  

6 — Know how to maintain good sexual health.

Assessment Criteria

• 6.1
  Identify the causes and effects of STIs including HIV and AIDS.
  
• 6.2
  Outline how to maintain good sexual health
  
• 6.3
  State sources of further information and support available.