Is cheerleading a real sport? And if not, why?
2007-03-26 15:26:37 · 9 answers · asked by remembering rebekka 2 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
Depends on what sort of cheerleading you are referring to.
Is it the kind of cheerleading seen in most high schools where you have a bunch of popular girls prancing around in short skirts? No, this is not a sport.
However, cheerleading in the sense where you have a group of people who choreograph a difficult routine together that consists of flips, cartwheels, people thrown in the air, etc., yes this is considered a sport. It takes practice, time, and teamwork, much like most sports.
2007-03-26 15:35:23 · answer #1 · answered by Basiate 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! It is extremely physical. I don't know what a certification has to do with making it a sport or not!
The girls train...some for years. They practice everyday! It takes strength and cordination!
2007-03-26 22:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by Hot Momma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you go to compititions it is but if u dont then i would consider it an exercise ... just because its not a sport though , doesnt mean it isnt hard or a great thing to do to keep in shape
2007-03-26 22:55:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no because a cheerleading coach does not need to be certified to coach cheerleading.
2007-03-26 22:32:13 · answer #4 · answered by Greg L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. they have tournaments,trophies and awards and every thing. some are very serious about it. its not just for highschool sports anymore
2007-03-26 22:32:45 · answer #5 · answered by R.AAA 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A sport i do not know...
Athletic ability, absolutely!
2007-03-26 22:46:37 · answer #6 · answered by oldster 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
rah rah = no, but competition cheering is. it requires being in shape and lots of skill. you just can't walk up and do it. it takes hard practice, just like football. except with no padding. =]
2007-03-26 22:35:10 · answer #7 · answered by bee. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-03-26 22:33:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it definitely is people really don't know how hard it can be until they try it
2007-03-30 19:26:39 · answer #9 · answered by .::$*Mrs.Smith*$::. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋