Health Optimizing Physical Education 4 (Gr. 12 - 2 Semester)
Health Optimizing Physical Education 4 (Gr. 12 - 2 Semester)
Health Optimizing Physical Education 4 (Gr. 12 - 2 Semester)
Department of Education
Division of Bohol
Pace and Pacing. These refer to the rate or speed of doing physical activities. This means that
a person can take it slow when engaged in physical activities or do them quickly depending on the FITT
Principle.
Pacing allows you to change the way you perform or complete an exercise or physical activity
so that you can successfully see changes. It regulates your participation in physical activities through
gradual and careful introduction of changes in the physical activity, whether an increase in intensity,
frequency, or participation.
Depending on the fitness level of an individual, pacing may be through frequency, intensity, and
time of doing physical activities. The normal frequency could be 3 to 4 times a week which can be
increased or decreased depending on the changes done in intensity and time. If intensity is increased,
frequency and time could be decreased, or vice versa.
You must be able to pace your participation in physical activities well so that you will benefit
more and not get injured. Remember to listen to your body, so pace yourself if needed.
2. Among the 10 ranked recreational activities, what activity do you perceived you feel heaviest exertion
and you are in the vigorous-intensity zone?
3. For example, if you have perceived swimming 10 laps continuously as the most vigorous level of
intensity, how would you pace your participation in this recreational activity to gain its benefits and
prevent injuries?