Science World's ‘Science of Sport’ show heads north

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Featuring such concepts as the properties of a soccer ball, Science World show ‘The Science of Sport’ tours through Northern Rockies schools this week. (CrowdRiff Media/Science World)

FORT NELSON, B.C. — An interactive show centred around science will touch base in Northern B.C. schools during this week.

Entitled ‘The Science of Sport,’ a press release says the show will make stops at elementary schools in the Fort Nelson area as well as the Toad River School in the hamlet of Toad River from November 18th to November 20th.

The show is headed by Science World, a Vancouver-based museum which provides “engaging and playful” demonstrations centered on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) learning.

The appearances mark the first time in five years Science World will hold shows in the Northern Rockies region, according to the release.

‘The Science of Sport’ will focus around four core principles, such as the benefits of exercise on both physical and mental health, the properties around different sports equipment and balls, the movement, rules and ethics associated with sports and how science and technology have impacted sporting development.

It will also showcase Indigenous, national and adaptive sports, and additional career opportunities in athletics other than just competition.

‘The Science of Sport,’ is part of Science World’s On the Road program, which has been providing high-energy interactive demonstrations in provincial schools since 1988.