Curated OER
Is Cheerleading a Sport?
Looking for a rainy day activity? An article from the New York Times provides a nice topic for discussion. There will be many opinions and lively discussion as to how the class feels about cheerleading being a sport, or not. Ask them to...
Curated OER
Cheerleading
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are associated with cheerleading and the answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Cheerleading
Here you can learn all about the sport of cheerleading! Find out what kind of equipment you will need to get started, how to play it safe, what kind of arm motions and jumps you will need to learn, and some fun facts!
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Debate: Is Cheerleading a Sport?
A lesson plan in which students examine how women are perceived in society by preparing for, then debating, whether or not cheerleading should be considered a sport.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: Activity Cards
Learn about sports and activities you can participate in to get in shape and have fun. Click on the name of a specific sport and read an "Activity card," with information on sports gear, safety, and more.