Cheerleading Persuasive Essay

Cheerleading has always been a very important aspect to my life. In high school our cheerleading squad had an experience that proved cheerleaders do not get the respect from other athletes that they deserve. As a cheerleading squad, we were at every football and basketball game, even the away games. We were there to show support for our fellow athletes, however when our squad was in a cheerleading competition, not one of the other athletes came in support of us. This showed the lack of respect other athletes had for our cheerleading squad. For these past 11 years I have never stopped cheering, between all star, middle school, high school, and now college I never gave up doing what I love and a sport that I truly respect. Cheerleading does not get as much recognition as it deserves and it should receive the same respect as other sports because it has similar requirements. …show more content…
Cheerleaders must be in shape because you are constantly doing cardio during a game or competition. Soccer is a sport that requires a lot of cardio just like cheer, which is one reason why they should respect cheerleaders. All routines require stunts, jumps, and sometimes tumbling and to execute this, strength is needed. The male cheerleaders must be physically able to lift a female cheerleader for long periods of time, and even balance her on one hand. Football players, mostly male, are not required to hold any other football player up during a game, again another reason respect is deserved. The mental challenge comes into play during a stunt or a routine which requires many movements happening all at the same time. A cheerleader must be alert and prepared at all times so that no one gets hurt. They must believe in themselves and have self confidence to perform at the best of their ability. So strength building whether physically or mentally is a huge part of cheerleading, just as it is any other