Gymnastics is internationally recognized as an Olympic sport. Since cheer includes some aspects of gymnastics, it should be recognized as sport too. Tumbling was introduced to cheer in 1920’s. During that time, cheerleaders became known for their athletic ability. Cheerleaders are athletes like gymnasts are athletes.

This is the definition of the word sport in the dictionary: “1) any activity or experience that gives enjoyment or recrea

Cheer meets the criteria required for a sport. The criteria are “1) physical activity which involves propelling a mass through space or overcoming the resistance of mass. 2) a contest of competition against or with an opponent. 3) is governed by rules which explicitly define the time, space, and purpose of the contest and the conditions under which a winner is declared” (Is Cheerleading online). A basket toss, in which you throw a girl in the air, is the perfect example of propelling a mass, or a girl, through space. There are competitions that squads go to compete with other schools. Cheer, just like other sports, has rules. There are rules for a competition and a list of regulations having to do with stunts, tumbling, and other laws to ensure safety. The criteria applies to cheerleading.

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