Cheerleading

Children's Literature

If you have ever attended a high school or college basketball or football game you will probably have noticed cheerleaders on the sidelines. These seemingly infinite bundles of human energy and enthusiasm act to help stir the fans and players on to better efforts. However, aside from the obvious inspirational element of cheerleading, the young men and women who serve in this capacity are also fine athletes in their own right. In Cheerleading author Lisa McCoy investigates the history and scope and sequence of the sport of cheerleading. This illustrated book is part of a broader series entitled "Sports Injuries" and is, in part, designed to provide a guidebook to participants and coaches alike as per preventative measures appropriate to this sport. In addition Cheerleading also includes sections related to the history of this sport as well as psychological and physical warm ups that can assist a participant. The author of this useful primer for an exciting activity also includes professional applications and career paths for youngsters who are highly motivated to continue on with their sport after graduation. Taken as a whole, Cheerleading is a highly readable and useful book that will appeal to both participants in this sport as well as those readers with an interest in sports books. 2004, Mason Crest Publishers, Ages 9 to 12.
—Greg M. Romaneck