”[33] Cheerleaders can practice and compete more hours a week than other sports because they are not recognized as a varsity sport by the NCAA, which requires no more than twenty hours of practice per week.[34] Cheerleaders are not forced to follow requirements such as mandatory physical examinations, collegiate participation past four years or only practicing certain times of the year.[35]  These risk factors increase their chances of injuries,[36] and leave educational… [read post]