WELLNESS AT SCHOOL BY PRACTICING CHEERLEADING

Abstract

The issue for the health of children and youth, their physical culture, and motor activity is becoming increasingly relevant in Bulgarian society. Physical education and sports (PES) and a healthy lifestyle are factors that support young people's adaptation to new living conditions, opposing the continuously complicated health and environmental situation. This material analyses the place of Cheerleading in the third lesson of the discipline “Physical Education and Sport” at school. The beneficial effects of regular activities are established, and it is positioned to be included in the "Gymnastics and Dance" module under the category of "other". Overall, incorporating cheerleading into a school wellness program can have a range of benefits for students, from improving physical fitness to promoting social and emotional wellbeing. It is important to ensure that safety protocols are in place and that cheerleading is practiced in a safe and supervised environment. Cheerleading can be a fun and engaging way for students to stay active and promote wellness at school.

Keywords

• gymnastics and dance
• third lesson
• physical education and sport
• children and youth health