in the spring of 2016 for a national title. Through my experience as a UNA cheerleader, I believe that college cheerleading should be considered a sport because of the time put into the sport, the work put into getting better, and how both males and females can be cheerleaders. College Cheerleading should be considered a sport because of the
are raw statistics that cheerleading accounts for two-thirds of all catastrophic injuries among female high school athletes. Honestly, cheerleading isn’t as safe as you might think, which was one of the reasons New York State - following 34 other states and Washington D.C. - reclassified it as an official school sport last month.”(Hickey, Walt) Competitive Cheerleading is a sport. Many people were upset about this accusation because in their minds they believe cheerleading isn’t a sport. These people
Katie Esteves Ms. Sharpe English IV 24 March 2016 Cheerleading: The Debate On Whether Cheerleading Is A Sport Or Not An Annotated Bibliography Clark, Adam. "Cheerleading Should Be a Sport in New Jersey, Lawmakers Say." NJ.com. NJ Advance Media, 7 May 2015. Web. 24 Mar. 2016. Adam tells a story about the action New Jersey’s State Senate made and their reasoning. New Jersey lawmakers signed off a bill that would make cheerleading an interscholastic sport. The bill has been designated to establish
Naysayer When it comes to the topic of whether cheerleading is a sport, most of us readily agree that it is not. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on the competitive side of cheerleading, not all types of cheerleading are competitive which means that it only makes up a small portion of this group. Whereas some are convinced that cheerleading as a whole is a sport, I would argue that because such a small portion of cheerleading is competitive, that you cannot classify the whole group
commonly asked question: if they believe that cheerleading should be classified as a sport or not. Since I was the only female working today, most of the male employees said that cheerleading is definitely not a sport since you have to do routines, wear makeup and tight revealing clothing, requires false smiles, awful facial expressions, and the definition of it is “a game of competition or an activity to participate in.” Some may argue that cheerleading should not and cannot be considered a sport
Does cheerleading fall under the category of an activity or a sport? This question has been raised in numerous conversations since November 2, 1898, whenever cheerleading was invented (InnovateUs). A group of young men at the University of Minnesota organized a team of people to cheer for the different sports held at the school. They defined themselves as the school’s cheerleaders. Many people, including the sports authorities, have questioned whether or not cheerleading is an actual sport. In 2010
dedication, and practice. Any athlete, musician, or instrumentalist would agree that the preparation for success in these crafts relate. Nevertheless, with a minor contrast between the two activities, many fans find it hard to tell them apart. A continuous debate hits athletes hard, trying to decide whether or not cheerleading is a sport. Mastering dancing, flipping, and screaming may seem like an easy task, but actually require as much strenuous work as other athletics. Cheerleading qualifies as a
High School’s cheerleading team I’ve been teammates with various kinds of girls as some graduate and others fill up their spots. After being a High School cheerleader for four years and now as I occasionally visit during Friday Night football games I’ve watched cheerleading squads from a different perspective. From this new perspective I’ve noticed that some girls fit the stereotypical portrayal of cheerleaders while others don’t . Most importantly I noticed that High School cheerleading squads are
Cheerleading has been overlooked for years and they do not get the credit they deserve. American citizens deny and deny that cheer is a sport but there are many arguments that prove otherwise.America is full of disputes among the citizens and one happens to be whether cheerleading is a sport or not, and many clear points show that it is by its growth and the actual definition of a sport and the factors that are included. Cheerleading has came a long way since 1898 and has become more challenging
Cheerleading is one of my most defining life experiences. From the sport, I learned the value of perseverance, and explored my identity as a female athlete. During my college search, I learned that PennState is a community that would provide the opportunities further my academic and personal growth. Whether in the classroom or at a campus event, I want to share and develop my cheerleading experiences with the PennState community. Personal qualities that I value deeply, such as my perseverance