Physics is the most fundamental of all sciences. It is an ideal option for those who are curious about the Universe and how it works. Physics is central to the current technological revolution, repeatedly making the seemingly impossible possible. You will experience a mixture of theoretical and practical physics, with an emphasis on how ideas can be applied creatively and used to explain real life situations. It provides you with a grounding in classical physics as well as an introduction to the newer, more radical theories of recent times. The advancing physics course provides a distinctive structure within which you learn both about fundamental physical concepts and about physics in everyday and technological settings. A primary aim of the course is to show how physics is practiced and used today. Equally important, however, is to show the usefulness of the subject, and to illustrate the kind of impact that discoveries in physics have had on the way people live. 1. Development of practical skills 2. Fundamental data analysis 3. Physics in Action: • Imaging and signalling • Sensing • Mechanical properties of materials 4. Understanding Processes: • Waves and quantum behaviour • Space, time and motion 5. Rise and Fall of the Clockwork Universe: • Creating models • Out into space • Our place in the universe • Matter in extremes 6. Field and Particle Pictures: • Electromagnetism • Charge and fields • Probing deep into matter • Ionising radiation and risk
In order to gain entry into Robert Smyth Academy Sixth Form you will need a minimum of 40 points, including a grade 4 in English and maths, from your best eight GCSEs. Grade 6 in GCSE combined science or in GCSE physics if taking separate sciences. Grade 5 in GCSE maths is also required.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7JG |
Physics is the most fundamental of all sciences. It is an ideal option for those who are curious about the Universe and how it works. Physics is central to the current technological revolution, repeatedly making the seemingly impossible possible. You will experience a mixture of theoretical and practical physics, with an emphasis on how ideas can be applied creatively and used to explain real life situations. It provides you with a grounding in classical physics as well as an introduction to the newer, more radical theories of recent times. The advancing physics course provides a distinctive structure within which you learn both about fundamental physical concepts and about physics in everyday and technological settings. A primary aim of the course is to show how physics is practiced and used today. Equally important, however, is to show the usefulness of the subject, and to illustrate the kind of impact that discoveries in physics have had on the way people live. 1. Development of practical skills 2. Fundamental data analysis 3. Physics in Action: • Imaging and signalling • Sensing • Mechanical properties of materials 4. Understanding Processes: • Waves and quantum behaviour • Space, time and motion 5. Rise and Fall of the Clockwork Universe: • Creating models • Out into space • Our place in the universe • Matter in extremes 6. Field and Particle Pictures: • Electromagnetism • Charge and fields • Probing deep into matter • Ionising radiation and risk
In order to gain entry into Robert Smyth Academy Sixth Form you will need a minimum of 40 points, including a grade 4 in English and maths, from your best eight GCSEs. Grade 6 in GCSE combined science or in GCSE physics if taking separate sciences. Grade 5 in GCSE maths is also required.