INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SEXUALITY

Course Description

In this course, students will learn about how research on human sexuality is conducted and become familiar with some of the key historical figures in the field. Students will learn about sexual anatomy, the stages of the human sexual response cycle, what enhances and inhibits each of these stages from both a psychological (e.g.relationships, mood, past experiences) and physiological (e.g.hormones, neurology) perspective. Different sexual problems, clinically diagnosable, and their treatment will also be examined. The goal of this class is to provide students with a broad overview of how humans function sexually. In addition, topics such as pregnancy, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, and sexual orientation will also be covered.

INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SEXUALITY

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Being able to define (2) sexual anatomy and recognize (2) related biological bases of sexual behavior
2. 02 Being able to explain (4) the stages of the human sexual response cycle, what enhances/inhibits each of these stages from both a psychological (e.g. relationships, mood, past experiences) and physiological (e.g. hormones, neurology) perspective
3. 03 Being able to identify (2) different sexual problems and list (3) their potential treatment

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Hock, R. R. (2016). Introduction to Human Sexuality. (4th Ed.). Pearson Education. (E-book)

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Being able to define male and female sexual anatomy SOLO 2
2. L02 Differentiate between the paraphilias SOLO 4
3. L03 Explain factors associated with sexual violence and aggression SOLO 4
4. L04 Describe the biological and neurobiological bases of sexual behaviors SOLO 2
5. L05 Being able to explain the stages of the human sexual response cycle SOLO 4
6. L06 Being able to identify and differentiate contraceptive methods and sexually transmitted infections SOLO 3
7. L07 Explain the cultural and familial factors responsible for the development of our personal sexual philosophies SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Has up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge about Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
2. P02 Identifies and defines problems using up-to-date knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and plans treatment as per evaluation results.
3. P03 Implements and monitors the development of physiotherapy and rehabilitation processes within the frame of professional ethical principles, and changes or terminates processes when necessary
4. P04 Executes the necessary protocols for physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices by using the relevant technology, training and treatment equipment
5. P05 Takes responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex unpredictable problems encountered in practices related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
6. P06 Can independently carry out projects and research related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, actively participates in all its steps and makes the necessary reports to provide quality service.
7. P07 Contributes to the protection of public health in line with social needs and to the creation of necessary rehabilitation and health policies in parallel with the needs of the society.
8. P08 Embraces personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; uses information resources effectively.
9. P09 Commands a foreign language in order to follow the developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as the ability to communicate in Turkish orally and in writing.
10. P10 Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
11. P11 Contributes to in-field and extra-field education and professional promotion programs, and represents its profession at national and international level.

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