The Controversial Sport of Cheerleading Nikki Johnson Cheerleading is just one of those activities‚ which cause many controversial upheavals. Whether it is the outfits they are wearing or the moves they are doing‚ there is always a problem it seems like. I mean just think about how many times you may have seen something you don’t like or agree with cheerleaders doing. Well I guess that’s just the wonderful world of cheerleading. Cheerleading can be a great sport to become involved in‚ but
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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
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Someone comes up to you and says that cheerleading isn’t a sport. You’re going to feel upset and want to argue‚ right? “Cheerleading isn’t a sport” or “It doesn’t help anyone” People have always told me. Entertainment or Athletic ability? I’ve always been told that cheerleading will never be a sport or that all you do is cheer. Seeing all the hard work and techniques that girls from 5-18 have put in to achieve their dreams. according to the Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors‚ “Competition
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adults would describe cheerleaders. Despite these commonly held perceptions‚ competitive cheerleading is a rigorous‚ mentally and physically challenging sport which requires extensive teamwork‚ practice‚ and commitment. The Merriam Webster defines the word ‘sport’ as “a contest or game in which people do certain physical activities according to a specific set of rules and compete against each other”. In cheerleading‚ a strong bond unlike you can find in any other sport cultivates. The people on the
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As the 2015 Football and Cheerleading registration approaches quickly‚ the Thumb Area Football and Cheerleading League is proud to announce it will continue our Online Registration. To apply online will help families‚ coaches and volunteers pre-register before they come to the assigned registration dates in their chosen community This process will help to save the parents time and paperwork. There will also be payment options that will help families so they can pay via credit card (Mastercard
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An interest I am most proud of is my career in competitive gymnastics. When I first began gymnastics‚ I did it recreationally‚ but I soon fell in love with it and decided to compete. I am now into my fourth competition season. I have competed at meets all over California‚ and have practiced hundreds of hours. Gymnastics requires hard work and dedication‚ but it is worth it because I genuinely love the sport. The skills are amazing‚ and it is a well-rounded sport that requires grace‚ strength‚ and
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Cheerleading is more than just wearing a short skirt‚ a stiff glittery bow and a shell crop top with your team’s name across the chest‚ but it’s a sport that involves the performance of organized‚ chanting and dancing in support of a sports team at games. In cheerleading‚ the choreography plays an important role through a sequence of movements of physical bodies. The choreography also refers to the design itself. Indeed‚ when it comes to the choreography of cheering‚ I thrive more than any cheerleader
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circulation; to support the human that they are about to elevate ten feet high in the air. Girls gripping their own toes above their heads‚ and their feet next to their faces. It’s Cheerleading. A club? I tend to doubt cheerleading is a club‚ but that is what it has been considered for years. Competitive cheerleading at Northern Valley Old Tappan High School has been receiving the minimal credits that a ‘club’ offers. The credibility that athletes get for participating in a sport is much more respected
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Cheerleading is one of my most defining life experiences. The sport allowed me to explore not only my leadership qualities‚ but also my own mentorship abilities. From a newbie to cheerleading in middle school‚ I grew and developed into a role model on my cheerleading team in high school. In freshmen in high school‚ my coach told me that I was taking charge of the team‚ since the captain was absent. At first‚ I was excited that I was able to demonstrate my leadership qualities‚ but then pressure
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since i was 5 years old. It is true that cheerleading is a dangerous sport‚ trust me I would know. Here is some evidence to explain why cheerleading is a dangerous sport. Since I do cheer I know how it is to mess up and fall out a stunt‚ It can hurt but with professional cheerleaders they go up in the air high‚ when you fall out of that stunt you can get your back messed up and can even get a concussions. I think that cheerleading is a very dangerous sport if you mess
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