A level dance for Physiotherapy at Degree?

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DD is doing GCSEs this summer and thinking at the moment of doing A’level PE and Biology as firm choices but struggling with the third choice. She’s interested in Physiotherapy or a sports science route at university which will need high grades. She’s predicted a high grade in GCSE dance and could get a high grade at Alevel so she’d like to do it but I’m unsure how it will be ‘viewed’ at application for a science based degree. Any idea? We’ve suggested Psychology or Sociology A-level maybe better but she didn’t like the lead teacher…she’s good at maths but lacks confidence to take further and the lack of girls doing physics would put her off unfortunately. (Frustratingly as maths & physics I think could be in her highest gcse grades).

Physio is an extremely competitive and academic course.. Scarily so to some of us older physios. Its very unlikely to be in clearing most unis run wait liats i belive. Its often a 2 year application process. Just been helping interviews for local uni. Dance or pe but not both. Biology and inwould have said psychology or chemistry but if those don't appeal what about sociology or.another more essay based Subject? Undergrads write alot of essays.

What an absolute fiction that is!

So- dancers, or other performing artists have a limited need for physiotherapist? You know that some physios specialise in dance related injuries? So of course dance A level is relevant.

OP, don’t listen to that tripe.
Physiotherapy degrees are competitive. Most degrees require a science ( many will accept bio or PE for entry, along with their other Level 3 qualifications. Biology is the stronger option though, but only if she can get the grades required. So, keep an eye on the required subjects, but also let her take subjects she likes, and ones she will do well in.
Relevant work experience is often what gets applicants through the door though. If she dances already- is there a physio that they work with? Can she shadow them?

A level dance or even local dance schools do not have physios. If you are at a performing arts school, that’s different.

I don't think they do any more. A levels were decoupled about 6 years ago, and most schools in England don't do AS levels.

A levels are linear and harder since the A level reforms, so most schools do three subjects, with usually only four subjects for those taking further maths alongside maths as there is a lot of crossover.

More students these days do EPQs instead.

I do wonder sometimes where people on MN get thief info from, is it just pulled out of their arse? Physiotherapy is very competitive and requires top grades.

Dance science might be a good alternative to physio if her grades aren't good enough. Lots of overlap. And of course professional dancers need physios. Dance science (Dance specific sports science) is a hugely growing field that has already massive changed professional dance training.

I know people who have gone on to physio with a dance a level. Others have mentioned it but def worth taking a look at entry requirements as a lot of physio courses accept PE in place of a science.

With PE, Dance and Biology she should get onto most physio courses as long as the grades are there.

Physiotherapy is quite a competitive degree at a lot of unis. This could be a good option, but it will rule out some unis without an A-level taken alongside, and some unis will want really top grades e.g. D(star)DD etc which isn't easy to achieve.

However, if your DD is organised and hardworking, and more suited to coursework than exams, then it could work really well for her.

When she comes to apply to uni, she needs to check entry requirements carefully on the uni website if she goes down this route.

If going down the A-levels route, then psychology could be a really good third choice.

I would highly recommend physiotherapy over a sports science degree! I done sports therapy over physio and It was a huge mistake! Many people who do sports based then go on to do a physio masters