Table 1
Phases of the physical activity programme.
Phase | Description | Duration (minutes) |
Welcome/warm-up phase | Aerobic activity, rotation of the major joints, stretches and specific warm-up exercises of each session depending on the joints that were to be used the most. | 10-15 |
Development/main phase | Aerobic and muscle toning exercises within games, circuits and joint choreographies gradually rising in intensity throughout the programme. | 30-40 |
Cool-down and stretching phase | Stretches, breathing and muscle-loosening exercises. | 5-15 |