Individual Excellence and Athletics · Summer Term

Pacing Strategies for Middle Distance

Developing an internal clock to manage energy expenditure over longer distances.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does an early surge in pace affect the final 200 meters of a race?
  2. 2What are the benefits of drafting behind another runner in a tactical race?
  3. 3How can mental visualization help a runner push through the 'wall' of fatigue?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Physical Education - Use and develop a variety of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in individual games and activities
Year: Year 9
Subject: Physical Education
Unit: Individual Excellence and Athletics
Period: Summer Term

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