Cheerleaders exhibit all of these traits. At Penn State Abington, cheerleaders are athletes and cheerleading is a sport. In addition to cheering at basketball games, the team also competes at local and regional meets. At all of these events, the team displays its athletic ability through sideline cheers, partner stunts and gymnastics. The Cheerleading program’s main purpose is to not only support
Penn State Abington Athletics but to also have fun, volunteer at community events, participate in various competitions, and do many special performances, such as at Philadelphia Phillies baseball games. The Cheerleading program is designed to help you grow into a responsible, mature and independent adult. Specifically, the program is a means of improving your mental and physical well being through competition and exercise. The responsibilities of Cheerleading also develop self-confidence, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
