Abstract We examine the pacing strategies of elite swimmers of the 200 m freestyle from six long courses World Championships and three editions of the Olympic Games. The entries, partials, and total race times of the finalist swimmers were analysed. The results showed that the 1st lap is the one with the most significant difference, both for males (.0008) and females (< .0001), justified by the push-off against a solid (block). In addition, athletes perform their strategies assuming a negative correlation in the 1st half of the race and a positive correlation in the 2nd half. Also, the winner’s time difference percentage was below compared with the median of total race time, where the Transition α (difference between 1st to 2nd and 3rd places, and the difference of 3rd place to other athletes) is faster in the 2nd half of the race by +3.23% for men and +2.50% for women. It is concluded that the 1st lap presents better reciprocity to the final time. The winners are faster than the median in the 2nd half of the race. Still, the %Time becomes an option, related to the possibility of using the pacing of different athletes, as an option for coaches and athletes.

Resumo Monitorar e analisar a execução das metas pactuadas no Planejamento Estratégico da Escola de Educação Física da Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, nos 18 primeiros meses de implementação. Realizaram-se 15 entrevistas semiestruturadas com 12 mentores e três discentes que ocupam representações estudantis. Utilizou-se análise de conteúdo, possibilitando delineamento de quatro categorias: a) resultados preliminares obtidos; b) potencialidades do instrumento; c) barreiras e enfrentamentos; d) propostas de aperfeiçoamento. Observou-se que a maioria das metas teve ações norteadoras iniciadas, mas nenhuma concluída. Ressalta-se que o contexto da pandemia mundial (covid-19) exerceu significativo impacto, interferindo diretamente nos resultados. O estudo apresenta caráter de monitoramento em relação à ferramenta de gestão, tendo em vista a relevância de implementar mecanismos para avaliação sistematizada dos indicadores de desempenho institucionais. Espera-se que as potencialidades percebidas sejam fortalecidas, as barreiras sejam superadas e as propostas de aperfeiçoamento sejam discutidas coletivamente com a finalidade do desenvolvimento da instituição.

Abstract This study monitored and analyzed the achievement goals agreed under the Strategic Planning for Physical Education School at Federal University of Ouro Preto during 18 months of implementation. Fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 mentors and 3 student representatives. Content analysis was used, resulting in four categories: a) preliminary results obtained; b) instrument capabilities; c) barriers and confrontations; d) improvement proposals. Actions to achieve most goals had been initiated, but none was completed. The global pandemic context (COVID-19) had a significant impact on the results. The study monitored the management tool, considering the importance of implementing mechanisms for systematic evaluation of institutional performance indicators. It is expected that the perceived potential will be strengthened, barriers will be overcome, and proposals for improvement will be collectively discussed to develop the institution.

Resumen Monitorear y analizar la ejecución de las metas pactadas en la Planificación Estratégica de la Escuela de Educación Física de la Universidad Federal de Ouro Preto, en los 18 primeros meses de implementación. Se realizaron 15 entrevistas semiestructuradas con 12 mentores y tres estudiantes representantes estudiantiles. Se utilizo el análisis de contenido, lo que posibilitó delinear cuatro categorías: a) resultados preliminares obtenidos; b) potencial del instrumento; c) barreras y enfrentamientos; d) propuestas de mejora. Se observó que la mayoría de las metas tenían acciones iniciadas, pero ninguna concluida. Es de destacar que el contexto de pandemia mundial (COVID-19) tuvo un impacto significativo sobre los resultados. El estudio presenta un carácter de monitoreo en relación a la herramienta de gestión, considerando la relevancia de implementar mecanismos para la evaluación sistematizada de los indicadores de desempeño institucionales. Se espera que se fortalezca el potencial percibido, se superen barreras y se discutan colectivamente propuestas de mejora con el objetivo de desarrollar la institución.