Cheerleading: Sport or Not?

The video explores whether cheerleading should be considered a sport. It discusses the criteria for defining a sport, highlighting that cheerleading meets most but not all requirements. The main issue is that cheerleading's primary purpose is not competition. The video emphasizes the importance of recognizing cheerleading as a sport for safety and resource allocation. It notes that cheerleading has a high injury rate and lacks proper safety measures. The American Medical Association supports recognizing it as a sport due to injury risks. The International Olympic Committee is considering it for Olympic inclusion. The video concludes by encouraging cheerleaders to advocate for recognition.

What is the main question discussed in the introduction of the video?

• What are the best cheerleading moves?

• Is cheerleading a real sport?

• How to become a cheerleader?

• Who invented cheerleading?

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the legal definition of a sport?

• Physical activity

• Competition with a winner

• Set of rules

• Popularity among fans

Why might cheerleading not be considered a sport according to the legal definition?

• It does not involve any skills

• It does not have a set of rules

• It lacks physical activity

• Its primary purpose is not competition

What is the primary purpose of cheerleading according to the video?

• To support other athletic teams

• To perform at halftime shows

• To entertain the audience

• To compete in national championships

What is one consequence of cheerleading not being recognized as a sport?

• Cheerleaders receive more funding

• Cheerleading has fewer injuries

• Cheer squads lack quality equipment

• Cheerleading is more popular

Which sport has the most injuries among high school female athletes?

• Cheerleading

• Volleyball

• Soccer

• Basketball

What organization believes cheerleading should be considered a sport due to injury risks?

• International Cheer Union

• American Medical Association

• National Cheerleading Association

• World Health Organization

What step has the International Olympic Committee taken regarding cheerleading?

• Ignored it completely

• Declared it a non-sport

• Started the process to make it an Olympic sport

• Banned it from the Olympics

What is the potential benefit of recognizing cheerleading as a sport?

• Better cheerleading music

• Stricter safety regulations

• Increased popularity

• More cheerleading competitions

What is the main call to action for cheerleaders at the end of the video?

• To support other sports

• To change their uniforms

• To stop cheering

• To advocate for recognition as a sport