I'm sorry. But the article did cover the requirements you mentioned. There was no confusion about that.
The debate here was on whether he should be made to reimburse the scholarship.
Waudby was only required to do the bike because the school didn't want him to lose size. He past his academics, sit ups and push ups as stated in the article.
No one here was debating whether he should have graduated or gone on to officer. The confusion was why he is being held to reimburse the scholarship since West Point did modify the standards for him.
West Point offered Waudby the same exceptions and held him to the same standards as every other football player. every other football player was able to meet the standard Waudby failed to meet. the standard did not change for him, Waudby knew he would have to complete the run in a specified time, and have to cut weight, he knew this for the four years he was at the academy. this is a matter of Waudby failing to meet a known standard and paying the known consequences. the academy is not holding only Waudby accountable for his tuition bill, were i to be separated for failing the APFT i would be held financially accountable as well. any cadet, regardless of what sport he/she does or does not play may be held liable for their education costs if they are separated. had the academy changed the deal on Waudby i don't think he should be held liable, however he accepted the weight exception knowing his liabilities, so if he failed to meet the conditions of the agreement, he should be held liable, just like any other agreement or contract people enter into.