Online Year Round Physics Courses

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AlphaStar year round Physics Courses are a unique opportunity for interested and talented students to prepare for physics olympiads. It is focused on the F=ma Exam and consists of an accelerated coverage of topics and special problem-solving techniques.

A scientific calculator is required and preferred over a graphing calculator.

CourseYear RoundSummer CampWinter Camp
F=ma BasicFundamentalsFundamentalsBOOSTER
F=ma AdvancedFundamentalsFundamentalsBOOSTER

Overview

Dates and Registration

Curriculum

Levels and Courses

Faculty

Fees

Self-Study:$225
Live (Interactive):$1100

⇒ Online Live Super Early Registration June 15, 2025, $100 discount

Available Discounts

Course Schedule

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Dates

Aug 23, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026

Registration Periods

Period Deadline Fee
Super Early Registration Jun 15, 2025 $100 discount (Live Courses)
Early Registration Aug 1, 2025 $50 discount (Live Courses)

Levels and Courses

Below is a short description of each level. For more details and diagnostic exams, please

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F=ma Basic

The F = ma Basic course introduces the student to physics. The mechanics topics required for the F = ma Exam will be taught from a beginner level. Any math topics needed beyond Algebra 1 will also be taught from the beginner level.

F=ma Advanced

The F = ma Advanced/AP Physics 1 course introduces the more matured student to physics. All mechanics topics required for the F = ma Exam will be taught from an experienced beginner level. Math topics needed beyond Algebra 2 will be taught, including basic trigonometry.

Physics Program

AlphaStar Physics Program has year-round courses and winter/summer camps. The program aims to train students toward the F=ma Exam and the USA Physics Olympiad (USAPhO). For more information on these exams please visit American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) Website.

Faculty

AlphaStar Academy mainly considers teaching, competition, and education background as well as passion and dedication for the subject when hiring full-time and part-time teachers.
We hire our instructors and TAs from a pool of High School, College, Ph.D. students, school teachers, and University Professors. Our faculty have teaching/coaching/tutoring experience and have expertise in the subject area, regardless of their age.
They have participation and/or training experience in national/international math competitions and Olympiads in Math, CS, and Physics such as USAMO, USACO, USAPhO, IMO, IOI, and IPhO.
They are role models and inspiration for students with their backgrounds and achievements.

AlphaStar Fall Physics Course Faculty and guest lecturers for upcoming online/onsite camps and former camps are listed below with their most recent bios.

  • 2024-2025
    • /
  • Former
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Ayhan Duzgun.

  • A* Physics Instructor (2017: Summer Camp)
  • Ph.D. Candidate, Physics Department, Kent State University
  • M.S., Physics, University of Pittsburgh (2005)
  • International Physics Olympiad (1997: Honorable Mention, 1998: Honorable Mention, 1999: Silver Medal)

Anthony Ou.

  • AlphaStar Instructor (Since 2019)
  • MIT class of 2023
  • International Physics Olympiad Silver Medal (2018)
  • Princeton Physics Competition Gold Medal (2018)
  • Perfect Score F=ma 2019 A
  • USAPhO Gold Medal (2017-2018)

Victor Hakim.

  • AlphStar Physics Program Director (2018-2020)
  • AlphaStar Physics/Math Full Time Instructor (2017-2020)
  • B.A., Applied Math – Quantum Mechanics focus, University of California, Berkeley (2017)
  • M.S., Mechanical Engr. – Controls & Dynamics, Santa Clara University (Current)
  • USAPhO Honorable Mention (2013)
  • Berkeley Math Tournament Problem Writing Coordinator (2016)
  • MathCounts Coach (Del Mar Elementary)

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