Cheerleading IS a sport and FYI most cheerleaders DO play other sport such as soccer, basketball, volleyball or simalar because its another way to stay in shape dimwits. Also, sports are basically classified 'sports' because you have a risk factor of getting hurt. Cheerleading has the same thing You never know if a stunt is going to fall and you can break your neck. DONT base you steriotyped beliefs on movies like 'Bring It On'Id like to see you up there performing a trple back tuck basket toss without fail!