ABOUT SPORTS CHALLENGE
Just what is The Sports Challenge all about? To find out, you will have to visit The Franklin Institute, but I guess we can give you a hint ...
As you enter the 5,500 square foot sports stadium, complete with Astroturf, our very own blimp, and an oversized jumbotron screen, you will immediately be transformed into a star athlete as you prepare to face the many challenging activities that await you.
As you may or may not know, being a talented athlete is only part of the secret to success, a lot of hard work is also required, not to mention a little help from understanding science. As you test your athletic prowess throughout the state-of-the-art sports challenges, you will also be learning about the physics, physiology, and material science that is a major part of all your favorite sports. Once you understand the role science plays in your favorite sports, you can be on your way to becoming a better athlete.
The Sports Challenge delivers to you the adrenaline of being an athlete with highly interactive devices and virtual reality experiences that simultaneously thrill you and educate you on the role science plays in sports. There are activities to encourage the athlete in everyone. You can even compare your shoe to a size 22 sneaker belonging to Shaquille O'Neal, or see if you can squeeze into Tara Lipinski's skating costume.