What Is Cheerleading A Sport
Cheerleading- Past Time or Sport?
“While cheerleading evokes images of pompoms and pleated skirts, it has relied on increasingly athletic feats of grace and strength in recent years. As participants have perfected their basket tosses and pyramids, and mounted ambitious floor routines, a complicated and emotional question has arisen: has cheerleading become a true sport?” (Thomas). The simple answer is no, cheerleading is not a sport. According to the NCAA, cheerleading cannot be considered a sport due to the gender equality law, Title IX; the 1972 federal law that mandates equal opportunities for men and women in education and athletics. But, Title IX is under court appeal to make cheerleading a state-funded sport. We must vote to support Title
“While cheerleading evokes images of pompoms and pleated skirts, it has relied on increasingly athletic feats of grace and strength in recent years. As participants have perfected their basket tosses and pyramids, and mounted ambitious floor routines, a complicated and emotional question has arisen: has cheerleading become a true sport?” (Thomas). The simple answer is no, cheerleading is not a sport. According to the NCAA, cheerleading cannot be considered a sport due to the gender equality law, Title IX; the 1972 federal law that mandates equal opportunities for men and women in education and athletics. But, Title IX is under court appeal to make cheerleading a state-funded sport. We must vote to support Title