Narration: Three students are walking to the gym for their PE class, discussing whether the school should cancel the PE proficiency test as a graduation requirement. Speaker 1: Ugh, I'm so stressed about the upcoming 1000-meter run test! No matter how much I practice, I can never meet the passing standard. Why should I risk not graduating just because I'm not good at running? Speaker2: I totally agree! I have a knee injury from last year's basketball game, and even walking for a long time hurts, let alone running or doing pull-ups. If it's no longer a graduation requirement, students with injuries or physical limitations won't have to worry about their academic future being affected by something they can't control. Speaker3: Wait, hold on I don't think canceling the PE proficiency test is a good idea. PE class is supposed to encourage us to stay active, and the test is a way to make sure we're keeping up with basic fitness. Without it, a lot of students would just skip PE and become less healthy, which isn't good for our long-term well-being. Speaker 1: But the test doesn't encourage fitness it just makes people anxious! I have a friend who starved herself for a week before the weight and BMI test because she was scared of failing. That way, we stay active without the stress of passing a strict test. Speaker2: Yeah, and not everyone is good at traditional sports like running or swimming. I love dancing, and I practice it every weekend, but the PE test doesn't count that as fitness. Also, the test only checks one moment of fitness, not our overall lifestyle what's the point of that? Speaker3: But basic fitness is important for everyone, even if you don't like sports. Being able to run a short distance or do a few push-ups helps with daily life like carrying heavy books or walking up stairs. And if the school makes exceptions for students with injuries, like letting them do modified exercises, then the test can still work without being unfair. Speaker 1: Hmm, I get what you're saying about basic fitness, but exceptions are hard to get. Maybe the school could replace the proficiency test with a "fitness portfolio" we track our own physical activities over the semester, like how many times we work out, and get credit for consistency instead of a single test. Speaker2: That's a great idea! A fitness portfolio would let us choose what activities we like, and it focuses on effort instead of results. Also, it teaches us to be responsible for our own fitness, which is a better lesson than just passing a test. Speaker3: Okay, that does sound more reasonable than just canceling the test entirely. The school could ask us to submit photos or videos of our workouts, or have PE teachers check in with us regularly. If they do that, then the portfolio could work as a fair replacement.