I was wondering you opinion on the question. I can use your opinion in my paper as one of my sources. You heard it here.
Cheerleaders are athletes, and cheerleading is a sport.
Better back up my claim, then. First of all, cheerleading is physically demanding. We're no longer in a sport where doing the splits and a few cartwheels equals a hard practice. Regular conditioning is a must for any athlete, and that holds true for cheerleading as well. In fact, even squads just beginning to learn the basics know that this sport requires strong athletic abilities.