Learn Physics from scratch. The fastest self paced course to Physics mastery.

For AP, High School, or 1st Year College Physics Students

Still struggling in physics class? I’ll make the hardest concepts in AP Physics 1 dead simple with step-by-step lessons, practice, and exam prep designed to take you from the fundamentals to AP-level mastery. You’ll learn to solve problems most teachers skip.

Master AP Physics 1. Get an A, or get your money back.

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Created and Instructed by Jason Kuma

Beginner To Pro
No prior experience needed
Curriculum
AP Physics 1, Honors & First Yr. Physics Students
< 100 hrs to finish
Based on 2 hours/day for 12 weeks
Flexible schedule
Learn It At your own pace, or follow ours

What you'll learn

  • All 8 AP Physics 1 Units: For AP Physics 1, Honors Physics, and First Year College Physics
  • The Art Of Derivations You'll learn to derive your own equations, allowing you to solve problems rapidly without an equation sheet.
  • Fundamentals → Deep Understanding: Master core laws, principles, and formulas to build a deep conceptual foundation
  • Problem Solving Frameworks: Learn simple, but effective frameworks to help solve challenging questions
  • Build Advanced Reasoning Skills: Use first principle thinking to solve and understand real world problems
  • Prep for the AP Exam: Covers the exact question types, tactics, and traps you'll see on the real AP Physics 1 Exam
  • 8 A.P Physics 1 Units: Outlined in depth below
  • Fundamentals → Deep Understanding: Master core laws, principles, and formulas—and build a deep conceptual foundation.
  • Advanced Problem Solving: Learn simple, yet effective analytical tactics to solve challenging questions.
  • Problem-Solving Frameworks: Learn to use first principle thinkings to build frameworks to solve the hardest questions.
  • Real-Life Applications: See how physics connects to the real world.

Join The Top 1% of Physics Students

Join 12.1K+ students who've learned physics with us.
Built on over a decade of teaching experience, our teaching methods makes difficult concepts click and gives you the confidence to solve problems most classes never teach.

Requirements

  • Math Proficiency: Solid foundation in algebra and basic trigonometry. No calculus required
  • Curiosity: An interest in exploring the physical world, its principles, and why things work the way they do
  • Dedication: Commitment to watching video content and attempting the included practice

This course includes

  • All 8 Unit in the AP Physics Curriculum
  • 75+ Hrs Of Engaging Video Lessons
  • 30+ Written Lessons
  • 50+ Targeted Problem Sets w/ Detailed Explanations + Auto Grading
  • Full Length, Timed Unit Exams For Mastery
  • Prep For Midterms and the AP Physics 1 Exam
  • Phy for ultra fast and accurate Question grading & feedback
  • Nerd-Notes Course Learning Platform
  • Mobile or laptop accessibility
  • Ultra 4K video experience
  • Bonus Seasonal Units For Summer, Midterms, and AP Exam Review
  • 4 Full Length Mock Exams Included With the Bonus AP Exam Review Unit

The 8 Physics Units

Kinematics

15% of curriculum • 10 hours to complete

  • 7 Videos
  • 3 Articles
  • 100+ targeted questions

Covers the following topics:

  • Vectors and scalars
  • Vector addition and vector components
  • Standard units
  • Understanding the kinematic variables in depth
  • Understanding the kinematic equations
  • Solving 1D and 2D motion problems
  • Advanced problem solving strategies
  • Understanding motion graphs
  • Intro to proportional analysis

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🇺🇸Kyle
12th Grade
★★★★★

My dad enrolled me in this course and I had no idea about nerd notes before this, but I'm glad i found it. The course definitely helped me improve my grade more than anything else I used.

🇺🇸Kim
★★★★★

Physics is a hard subject but Jason makes it simple to understand and start problem solving. This course has been a tremendous help in helping me home school both my sons (in 9th and 10th grade). Would highly recommend for anyone needing to learn physics.

🇺🇸Alexa
11th Grade
★★★★★

Jason is a great teacher!

Bought this course to support Jason and his site, but actually ended up heavily relying on the lessons to teach me! My class teacher did not teach us at all and if I hadn't found Jason on youtube, I would not have an A in Physics right now.

🇺🇸Jocelyn Wu
12th Grade
★★★★★

This course should be used in schools! It has so much more content than I expected. This could be a bad thing if you don't have a lot of time, but it really helped my grade a lot. I joined a month ago and did 2-3 lessons per day until I caught up. Now I am able to consistently get As on my unit test and quizzes. I would definitely recommend joining!

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11th Grade
★★★★★

My daughter loves it

I bought this for my daughter to help her prepare for her physics midterms and she scored higher on that exam that her individual unit exams she had took earlier in the quarter. She's also excited to get ahead with the other units in the course to get ahead.

🇺🇸Jay S.
12th Grade
★★★★★

Helpful course for AP physics.

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11th Grade
★★★★★

So far so good!

We are very happy with this physics instructor so far. He does an incredible job of explaining concepts. I purchased this for my granddaughter, in 11th grade. We read so many positive reviews on the website and we now see why. She has also told me she is now two chapters ahead of her class, and prefers learning from the course over her classroom teacher. We are very happy with our purchase and will be buying it for others as well.

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9th Grade
★★★★★

This program helped my daughter go from a C grade to A in her second semester. We tried private tutoring and other resources in her first semester but she still did not catch on until after redoing the first few units in this course.

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11th Grade
★★★★★

Good resource for learning

Purchased for my daughter and she got a 5 this year. She used it for extra practice prior to exam and we're happy with the results.

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12th Grade
★★★★★

Jason's youtube videos helped a lot and I decided to enroll in the last 3 months of school. It is definitely worth it especially if you just need to learn the content fast. I was able to finish physics ahead of my class and start studying for the AP exam earlier.

🇺🇸Josh P.
11th Grade
★★★★★

Great course!

I wish I had found this course before my unit 1 test. I'm now re-doing all the lessons from the start and physics is actually making sense now. My friend that took ap physics last year told me to buy this course and I also recommend buying this if you're struggling in physics.

🇺🇸Arjun Mehta
11th Grade
★★★★★

Im still taking the course but so far its been helpful. Its a lot of material but better than CB or even flipping physics. These videos are much faster paced and actually cover how to solve problems. The frameworks were really helpful.

🇺🇸Brian Huang
11th Grade
★★★★★

This course has not only saved my grade but has helped me to appreciate physics a lot more. The problems sets were pretty hard but it helped me feel a lot more prepared for my last two test.

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10th Grade
★★★★★

Purchased for my son and he used it to catch up during break.

🇺🇸Jocelyn
11th Grade
★★★★★

We tired private tutoring, but my son says this AP physics course helped him more. So he'll be continuing with the course for the rest of the school year.

🇺🇸Sidd
10th Grade
★★★★★

The practice is hard at first but they get easier to do over time. Personally I think the frameworks for Unit 1 and 2, 3 helped me the most.

🇺🇸Javier Castillo
12th Grade
★★★★★

I took this course over the summer after hearing how hard AP physics is. I would highly recommend this course. I'm not good at science at at but so far I got over a 95 on all my quizzes and test. Even my teacher was surprised since the class average is usually below a 70. I'm pretty happy with the results. Thanks Jason!

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10th Grade
★★★★★

Purchased for my son and he enjoyed using the course. We wanted to do the 5 weeks program with Jason but he was fully booked out so we used this as a last resort. My son was able to get a 5 and we know that Jason and the course played a big role in it. This site also has an incredible amount of resources for Physics students of all backgrounds. I will be recommending this to friends and family!

🇺🇸Lilly L.
12th Grade
★★★★★

The course helps simplify the concepts into just a few videos! It's worth your time if you need to catch up on Physics.

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I learned a lot

I learned a lot form this course as a 9th grader. My school offers AP physics but we were asked to self study most of it. I couldn't have done it without this course.

🇺🇸Josie.
11th Grade
★★★★★

This course is really good if your teacher doesn't teach at all. I enrolled after failing both my unit 1 and 2 tests. Fortunately I was able to retake my unit 2 test and got a B after using the course videos. Everything is organized and followed what we did in class. But the problem sets are much harder than anything we were given in class. Overall its helpful.

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10th Grade
★★★★★

Worth it!

The course helped my daughter. Purchased it for her over the summer and she ended with an A in both semester. She gives tons of credit to this course for helping her understand when her in class teacher didn't fully explain concepts.

🇺🇸Brooke A.
11th Grade
★★★★★

Start early!

Physics has been my hardest class this year, but this course has some of the best explanations on how to problem solve. My teacher just expects us to know how to solve problems without really explaining anything, so i found it better to use the course videos to learn ahead of time so I don't have to rely on him. It works for me, I just wish I had started using it earlier. So start in the summer or early in first semester if you can!

🇺🇸Zewu
11th Grade
★★★★★

I'm finding this course helpful but in a weird way. I feel like it does a good job explaining exactly what you need to do to solve questions but you can only tell once you start doing the practice. I think in general it can be helpful for most people taking AP Physics.

🇺🇸Hari
10th Grade
★★★★★

Saved my grade

The course is valuable for any student who needs problem solving tips.

Redefining Limits

  • After 10,000+ hours of 1 to 1 Tutoring I saw most students struggle only in certain areas of Physics
  • So I Found The Fastest Ways To Teach These Concepts pushing the boundaries of how fast students can learn Physics. This course measures in weeks not semesters.
  • We look at real students feedback to continuously optimize the lesson content. I guarantee that you will have an incredible learning experience.

Meet Your Pro Instructor

Jason Kuma

Engineering Physicist, Professional Physics Coach, Founder

Jason Kuma
  • 8 Years of Teaching Physics
  • 11,000+ 1-to-1 Lessons
  • 5.0 Instructor Rating
  • 1300+ Reviews
  • 500K YT Views

Feeling stumped by physics?

I get it. Physics has a reputation for being difficult, but it doesn’t have to feel that way.

I’m Jason, the instructor of this course and founder of Nerd Notes. Before building this program, I spent years teaching AP Physics 1 one-on-one and learning exactly where students get stuck.

Over time, I started recognizing the same questions, mistakes, and confusing concepts again and again. That let me build lessons that answer your questions before you even think to ask them.

That’s what makes this course so rapid. I don’t skip over important concepts. Rather, I just remove the confusion, early on, that normally slows students down.

No endless note-taking. No memorizing formulas without understanding them. Physics really comes down to one skill: deriving equations.

I’ll help you build that skill from scratch, starting at zero and working our way up to the kinds of problems most classes struggle to teach well.

You’ll still have to put in the work between lessons. But if you do, the payoff is huge: stronger grades, real confidence, and a way of thinking that lasts long after the exam.

I hope you enjoy learning with the program as much as I enjoyed building it.

Course FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Can I join anytime?

Yes! Our year-round enrollment is designed to fit your schedule, whether you need to get ahead in the summer, keep up with classwork, or prepare for exams.

If I purchase this as a parent can I give my student access?

Absolutely! Just send us an email with your child’s email and we’ll transfer course access to their account. Alternatively you can have your student login and purchase the course directly from their account.

Can I use this to learn Physics over the summer?

Yes! In fact, we have a bonus Summer Unit designed for students that want to learn the first 3 units (the most important ones) over the summer in just 4 weeks.

Should I enroll if I'm already taking a Physics class in school?

Yes! This course was originally designed to supplement a traditional physics class. We teach the material more efficiently while specifically addressing the common gaps that many teachers overlook.

How are FRQs graded?

For practice questions that require a written or drawn solution, you can simply type your answer or upload a picture of your work. Our Phy AI will grade it instantly.

If your solution is incorrect, the AI will provide specific feedback on how to fix it, allowing you to reattempt the question and master the concept.

P.S: This is the same trusted AI used by over one million students using our Phy Chat and UBQ platforms.

How long does it take to complete the Full length unit exams

The cumulative end-of-unit exams are designed to closely mimic the AP Exam. Unlike the practice sets, they are timed and may be split into separate MCQ and FRQ sections. Depending on your problem-solving speed, the full exam should take 50–100 minutes.

Is this enough to learn physics by myself?

Absolutely! You can use the course as a stand alone learning resource. Everything you need to learn and practice is included.

How long will the course take to complete?

This course is designed to be completed in one quarter, or approximately three months. However, some students have finished the entire course in under two months. For the first few weeks, we recommend studying and practicing for about two hours a day, five days a week. Once you master the first four units, the remaining units become much easier to complete.

Is this course for AP Physics 1?

Absolutely. This course is specifically designed to teach algebra-based physics and is perfectly aligned with the new 2025 AP Physics 1 curriculum. Additionally, its comprehensive content makes it a valuable supplement for students in any high school or introductory college-level physics class.

Do I Need To Pay Extra For the Bonus Units

Bonus Units are completely free and include full video lessons, articles, practice sets, and tests. They’re our way of giving enrolled students extra support to help maximize their scores.

Is this course for AP Physics C?

If you’re an AP Physics C student and new to physics, this course is a great way to build your foundation.

While your class will use calculus, you will still cover most of the same core Units as our algebra-based course. Mastering the fundamentals here first will make the more complex calculus applications in your own class much easier to understand.

Does the course include FRQs?

Yes, this course includes practice sets, which contain MCQ and FRQs (Free Response Questions). These are questions we have hand picked.

Is UBQ (The Ultimate Bank of Questions) included?

No, this course is fully self-contained and includes all of its own problem sets.

UBQ is a separate, free platform available on Nerd Notes that you can use as an optional resource for extra practice questions.

Is Phy AI included?

This course comes with our Phy AI built right into the platform. You’ll use it to get instant feedback on your practice FRQs and other written answers.

This is different from our Phy AI Chat platform, which is a separate tool not included with this course enrollment.

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