Cheerleading

Introduction
Pros
- Pro 1: Cheerleading requires the physically demanding skill and athleticism found in other sports.
- Pro 2: Saying cheerleading is not a sport is outdated and sexist.
- Pro 3: Many states and organizations consider cheerleading a sport.
Cons
- Con 1: Cheerleading is overwhelmingly a performance that sometimes involves athleticism.
- Con 2: Cheerleading does not meet the competition requirement to be a sport.
- Con 3: Cheerleading is not recognized as a sport by the NCAA or Title IX.
Assessment quiz
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