Are Cheerleaders Really Athletes?

Are Cheerleaders REALLY Athletes?

Cheerleading began a long time ago, probably around the 1800s. It didn't originally start out as a sport though. Cheerleading was first meant to support football, basketball, and wrestling teams while they play. Later on, cheerleading began to get more advanced. It's not just cartwheels and splits anymore. Most girls are learning to do back handsprings and back tucks. They have also added difficult stunts into cheerleading.
Cheerleaders aren't just meant to support teams anymore. They have gotten real serious about what they do, and they go into competitions wi...