Course Overview

Personal Health and Safety with Sex Education provides students with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions that support lifelong wellness and responsible behaviors. The course emphasizes personal health, safety practices, and comprehensive sex education presented in a respectful, age-appropriate manner. Students explore the interconnected aspects of physical, emotional, and social health while learning strategies to promote safety and well-being.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Study the foundations of personal health, including nutrition, physical fitness, mental health, and stress management.
• Learn safety strategies related to injury prevention, digital citizenship, and decision-making in risky situations.
• Explore reproductive health, including human anatomy, development, contraception, and disease prevention.
• Analyze the importance of healthy relationships, communication skills, and respect for self and others.
• Examine STI and HIV/AIDS prevention and strategies to make safe, responsible choices.

Instructional Approach

The course combines health instruction, case studies, discussions, and skill-based activities with practical applications designed to prepare students for real-life situations. Sensitive topics are taught with an emphasis on respect, responsibility, and personal safety.

Outcome

By the end of the course, students will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of personal health and safety practices.
• Apply strategies to support healthy decision-making in relationships and life choices.
• Recognize the importance of sexual health, responsibility, and disease prevention.
• Be prepared to make informed choices that promote long-term physical, emotional, and social well-being.