My friend says its not, but if you can be seriously injured and you work as a team isn't it a sport.
2006-11-08 12:32:00 · 13 answers · asked by Emm- just simply me! 3 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
I used to be a cheerleader, its definitely a sport, you have to be tiny (the coaches get on you about being fat all the time, they are always yelling at you to lose weight) and then you have to be really strong because you have to pick up other people. you really can get hurt, trust me, its a sport!
2006-11-08 12:36:37 · answer #1 · answered by shelly 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, it is not a sport. Needing strength, stamina, etc. do not make an activity a sport, nor does the fact that an activity has a competition and judging. For example, music is not a sport, even though it requires long hours of practice and there can be competitions and judging. Lumber-jacking is not a sport, even though it requires strength, stamina, and there are some competitions. Ice sculpting is not a sport.
Cheerleading is just eye candy for crowds at football and basketball games. That's why the girls wear the skimpy outfits and do provocative moves while the guys wear more conservative attire.
2006-11-09 04:58:04 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan R 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HI
well actually it is and most high school even have the ability to Letter in it..
Your typical Cheerleader oorah rah I dont consider a sport..but if you have watched the stae and national competitions that is sport..
The gymnastics part alone...
So If you mean the REAL thing like that YES but standing on the side lines yelling......no
Im old now but was a former Pon Pom Girl( now called dance team)and well frankly we hated teh cheerleaders!
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Wismom
2006-11-08 20:42:28 · answer #3 · answered by Wismom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is now. They work out, practice, and compete. If that is not a sport, I don't know why the rest of them are called sports then! It is different than it was in years past. Ask the cheerleading coach that questions. I bet he or she will agree with me.
2006-11-08 20:41:06 · answer #4 · answered by doris_38133 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is NOT a sport. A sport is defined as "specific diversion, usually involving physical exercise and having a set form and a body of rules: game"
No denying the physical exercise, but where is the set form and a body of rules. How does one tell who won the game?
2006-11-08 20:45:25 · answer #5 · answered by rjrmpk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it is categorized as a sport but in my opinion it should be as there are competitions. The people involved in it have to work really hard and prove themselves just like any other athlete.
2006-11-08 20:41:07 · answer #6 · answered by katatpeace 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have dated 4 cheer leaders from high school through college.... I am telling you its a sport.... and they also make the best lovers.... HANDS DOWN.
2006-11-09 12:16:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a sport becasue your active and stuff. its like gymnastics(which is a sport)
2006-11-08 20:41:23 · answer #8 · answered by corie j 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cheerleading is like dancing. are they a sport? i guess it is.
2006-11-08 20:41:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to say no, it not a sport.
2006-11-08 20:34:39 · answer #10 · answered by Jason N 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋