Cheerleading is not just yelling cheers, shaking pom-poms or jumping around. It is a true sport and requires an incredible amount of athleticism to pull off the jumps, stunts and tumbling passes. And watching a cheer competition is nothing short of jaw-dropping. The level of synchronization required is astounding, and the athletes are often flying through the air with aerial moves that rival those in gymnastics and other high-level sports.
TheCheerBuzz is dedicated to making sure that all aspects of the sport are represented fairly and honestly. And that includes the fact that not all cheerleaders think they’re special, or are snobby brainless bimbos like the girls you see in movies and on TV. In fact, schools sometimes hold their cheerleading squads in higher regard than they do chess clubs or drama groups.
If you’re looking for new ways to make practice fun and interactive, try using an app such as Kahoot. With Kahoot, players answer questions on a shared screen from any device — such as smartphones, tablets and computers. It’s a great way to engage students, and you can even add pictures to your questions.
Another idea is to create a reward system where athletes earn prizes for participating in cheerleading and other activities, such as running and yoga. Athletes can also set workout challenges in apps such as Runkeeper and Stridekick, or get creative with a class challenge on Class Dojo. For example, students could take turns holding the warmup, or have a theme for every practice.