I worked for Wayne State many years ago and a few of my coworkers had their graduations delayed because they had trouble passing the language proficiencies. It was known when starting the program they would need to pass the proficiency test. They eventually passed.

The education department requires student teaching for certification. This student has not completed that requirement.

In fairness, he had been a Little All American football player, and could beat every football player on the squad in a 40 yard sprint, except the star half back.

should have allowed the virtual student teaching and given him the certification. He would probably never be hired as a PE teacher, but should be given the chance to get certified.

I'm sorry, I just don't see how a gym class can be done remotely. Covid already showed us that remote learning wasn't effective, and that was for subjects like english, science, and math.

…and you know these things in advance, in writing, in the English language — then it is incumbent on you to fulfill those requirements. Or prove your case all the way up the line that some form of accommodation must be made for you, and that you are capable of performing the essential functions of the degree, vocation, or job.

A PE teacher doesn't have to be an Olympian or a State track star, nor do they have to be an underweight gymnast. But they do have to be reasonably healthy and able to physically demonstrate the sports they are teaching. These aren’t lecture classes, on the whole. And these are essential functions.

Sadly, 400 pounds is not just a little chunky — it is morbidly obese. This person needs to choose a different subject if he wants to be a teacher.

"Even after 72 attempts, he failed to pass the refrigerator"