While lumbar kinematics can be measured in vivo, most measurements are invasive (such as percutaneous bone pins), provide high doses of radiation (such as biplane fluoroscopy), or are taken with the patient in a static position (such as MRIs). Recent work suggests that lumbar kinematics can be determined by dynamic measurements of epidermal strain in the lower back. This work aims to develop and examine a method of examining lumbar kinematics via optoelectronic motion capture utilizing skin-mounted markers in the lumbar region. Two studies were performed. One study examined lumbar epidermal strain in 28 asymptomatic subjects during diagnostic movements, while the second study used fresh/frozen cadavers to compare segmental lumbar kinematics as measured by both an optoelectronic motion capture system utilizing skin-mounted markers and an electromagnetic motion capture system utilizing sensors mounted to percutaneous bone pins inserted into the spinous processes. In the first study, participants had a grid-like marker set adhered to their lower back. They were instructed to perform 17 diagnostic movements, with data from three trials of each exercise being captured. Data was analyzed in MATLAB to examine segmental lumbar kinematics. Analysis shows trends consistent with expected movement patterns for asymptomatic individuals with measurement values consistent with those found in previous studies. Trends of symmetry in motion for left versus right motions were observed, as well as a trend for the return motion in a movement to be faster than the outgoing motion. In the second study, three fresh/frozen cadavers were outfitted with electromagnetic motion tracking sensors mounted to bone pins which were placed in the spinous processes of L1-S2. Each cadaver also had a similar grid-like marker set of optical motion tracking markers adhered in the lumbar region. The cadavers were moved through 10 of the same diagnostic exercises with data from seven trials from each exercise being captured. Data was analyzed in MATLAB to compare the end range of motion as measured by the optical system to the same measurements by the electromagnetic system. End ROM values showed statistically different measurements for five of the twelve segment measurements compared. Data collected in this work contributes to the establishment of normative dynamic kinematics of the lumbar spine in the asymptomatic population. It also outlines the strengths and weaknesses of the methodology utilized.

This work deals with the posture of children preschool age. Due to the instability and children standing of factors affecting posture, the trials in this age group pose a problem. The goal is to assess the level of preschool children's posture in the region of Liberec and analyze the potential depending on posture and muscle imbalance movement stereotypes. The study will be used the following methods: a combination of visual methods of Klein, Thomas & Mayer and Jaros & Lomíček, Mathiasův test Thomayer test and muscle tests according to Janda. Based on the results will be chosen the best compensation method.

Estudos realizados com crianças após os 7 anos de idade não são claros em descrever se há efeito da idade e sexo no desempenho dos padrões fundamentais de movimento (PFM). Além disso, estes estudos se utilizaram do método transversal e focaram apenas as questões gerais do desenvolvimento, com pouca atenção para as diferenças individuais no desenvolvimento dos PFM. O presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar o desenvolvimento dos PFM de crianças dos 7 aos 9,5 anos de idade, analisando tanto as semelhanças e diferenças na trajetória das classes de movimento locomotor e manipulativo. A amostra constou de 31 crianças (64% meninos, 36% meninas) que foram acompanhadas dos 7 aos 9,5 anos de idade, com avaliações semestrais. Estas crianças fazem parte do estudo de crescimento e desenvolvimento motor longitudinal misto de Muzambinho-MG. As habilidades motoras e os critérios de avaliação utilizados foram baseados no TGMD-II. As crianças foram filmadas individualmente e posteriormente avaliadas com auxilio do software Kinovea. Para avaliar o desempenho optou-se por utilizar a soma dos critérios em cada uma das classes - locomoção e manipulação. A análise da mudança média foi realizada através da análise de variância de modelos mistos no software SAS. Para estimar as diferenças interindividuais na mudança intraindividual (estabilidade normativa) foram utilizados os testes de ? de Foulkes e Davis e o ? de Cohen, a partir do software LDA. Para identificar semelhanças e diferenças entre os sujeitos nas suas trajetórias foram utilizados os valores individuais do ? de Cohen e os canais modais de desempenho. Com base nessa informação foram formados os subgrupos: estabilidade com desempenho superior, intermediário e inferior, e com instabilidade ascendente e oscilatória. Os resultados médios apontam que com exceção das meninas na classe locomotora, após os 7 anos ocorre mudança no desempenho nos PFM, e há diferenças entre os sexos. Tanto o resultado do ? de Foulkes e Davis quanto o ? de Cohen indicaram estabilidade fraca, ou seja, houve heterogeneidade entre os sujeitos na mudança intraindividual ao longo da idade. Os valores individuais de estabilidade indicaram que há estabilidade boa para aproximadamente 57% das crianças na classe locomotora e 65% na manipulativa. Estes resultados permitiram inferir que mesmo após os 7 anos ocorre melhora na qualidade dos PFM, no entanto, cada classe de movimento e sexo tem particularidades. Além disso, apesar de haver heterogeneidade entre os sujeitos na mudança intraindividual ao longo dos 7 aos 9,5 anos, indicando que há iferenças na magnitude da mudança, foi possível discutir sobre a possibilidade de existir trajetórias diferenciadas / Studies of children older than 7 years old are not clear in describing whether there is effect of age and gender on performance of fundamental movement patterns (FMP). Moreover, these studies use cross-sectional method and focus only general development issues, with little attention to individual differences in the development of FMP. The present study aimed to investigate the development of PFM of children from 7 to 9.5 years old, analyzing both the similarities and differences in the trajectory of classes of locomotor and manipulative movement. The sample consisted of 31 children (64% boys, 36% girls) who were followed from 7 and 9.5 years old, through biannual evaluations. These children are part of the study of growth and mixed longitudinal motor development of Muzambinho-MG. The motor skills and evaluation criteria used were based on TGMD-II. The children were individually filmed and then evaluated with the aid of Kinovea software. To evaluate the performance it was chosen to use the sum of the criteria in each classes - locomotion and manipulation.The analysis of mean change was performed by analysis of variance of mixed models in SAS software. In order to estimate the interindividual differences in intraindividual change (stability normative), tests of ? de Foulkes and Davis and K de Cohen were used from the LDA software. To identify similarities and differences among the subjects in their trajectories, the individual values of ? de Cohen and performance channels were used. Based on this information the subgroups were formed: stability with upper, intermediate and lower performance and ascending and oscillatory instability. The average results indicate that, except girls in the locomotor class, after 7 years old, change occurs in FMP performance, and there are differences between the genders. Both ? de Foulkes and Davis and K de Cohen results indicate a poor stability, ie, over the age there was heterogeneity between the subjects in intra-individual change. The individual values of stability indicated that there is good stability for approximately 57% of children in locomotor class and 65% in manipulative class. These results showed that even after 7 years old, there is improvement in the quality of FMP, however, each class of movement and gender have their own particularities. Furthermore, although there is heterogeneity between the subjects in intra-individual change over the 7 to 9.5 years old, indicating that there are differences in the magnitude of the change, it was possible to discuss the chance of different trajectories

I Österdalälven har mängden Siljansöring (Salmo trutta) minskat avsevärt på grund av kraftverk som stoppar fiskens vandringsvägar. För att lyckas med att stärka beståndet krävs en fördjupad kunskap kring fiskens beteendemönster, bland annat rörelser i samband med uppströms lekvandring. Denna studie är ett försök att ge en överblick av den lekmogna Siljansöringens uppströmsvandring i Österdalälven och se om det föreligger några skillnader mellan odlad/vild öring respektive hanar/honor. Genom akustisk telemetri har 18 Siljanöringars rörelser längs en begränsad älvsträcka registrerats under 56 dagar. Analys har gjorts för hitta variationer både rumsligt och tidsmässigt samt mellan odlade/vilda Siljansöringar respektive honor/hanar, likväl som skillnader avseende rörelser, tim- och dygnsaktivitet och benägenhet att söka sig uppströms till det definitiva vandringshindret Spjutmo kraftverk. Siljansöringarna rörde sig mer under dagen jämfört med natt vilket skulle kunna kopplas till påverkan från elproduktion och vattenströmmar som skapas vid Spjutmo kraftverks turbinutlopp och/eller att dagsljuset är en fördel då de använder sig av synintryck för att kunna navigera. Skillnader (dock ej statistiskt säkerställda) kunde urskiljas mellan odlade och vilda fiskar och hanar/honor, såsom exempelvis att vild fisk simmade längre sträckor än odlad. Studier som denna är viktiga för att kunna få en helhetsbild kring livsvillkor och beteendemönster för Siljansöring och därigenom lyckas med framtida förvaltnings- och åtgärdsarbeten. / The number of Siljan trout (Salmo trutta) in the River Österdalälven has declined due to hydropower development. To restore the river information about the behavioural patterns of the trout, such as upstream migration, are needed. The aim of this study is to describe the upstream movements of tagged Siljan trout as well as to identify differences between hatchery-reared and wild trout and between males and females. During 56 days, 18 individuals tagged with acoustic telemetry transmitters were registered in a section of the River Österdalälven. The data were analysed to identify variation in time and space as well as differences between origin (hatchery-reared vs wild trout) and sex. Analyses were also performed on hourly and diel movement patterns and if the fish swam upstream to the first migration barrier, the power station in Spjutmo. Variation in diurnal activity was identified, with higher activity during daytime compared to night, which might be related to power production in relation to currents flowing from turbine outlets and/or the importance of daylight for effective navigation. There were no significant differences identified between hatchery-reared and wild trout, respectively, nor were there any sex-related differences. Information obtained from this study is important to understand the situation for Siljan trout, to help in future management and restoration of this valuable stock of trout.

Many populations of salmonids are threatened by fragmentation and degradation of spawning habitats. Common remedial measures are habitat restoration and stocking of hatchery fish to support degraded wild populations. Many populations of brown trout in Sweden have been extirpated. The restoration plan for the endangered brown trout in Lake Siljan started decades ago and involves releases of hatchery produced trout. A decline of the spawning run of hatchery fish has been observed. In this study, wild and hatchery fish were tagged and monitored using hydroacustic telemetry during May-October, 2018. Movement patterns were studied to detect potential differences between wild and hatchery fish during lake and spawning migration. The results showed a difference of preferred territories between the groups. The wild trout stayed in the northern part of the lake and the hatchery trout were more evenly distributed over the lake, but with a preference for the southern part of the lake. During spawning migration a larger proportion of the wild trout (44 %) moved to potential spawning habitats as compared to hatchery trout (16 %). The wild fish migrated more or less direct to the potential spawning grounds in River Österdal as compared to the hatchery fish, which showed an erratic behavior and preferred to migrate to the tributaries in Lake Siljan. Differences in movement patterns and preferred habitats in the lake can be caused by differences in behavior between the groups. This should motivate more studies of behavior of wild and hatchery trout. The time for spawning and potential spawning habitats are also important to study for future management and restoration of the wild population of brown trout in Lake Siljan. / Många salmonider är idag hotade av habitatfragmentering och brist på lekplatser. För att främja kvarvarande bestånd är vanliga åtgärder habitatrestaurering och utsättning av odlad fisk. Många bestånd av sjövandrande öring i Sverige är idag försvunna. I sjön Siljan har man under årtionden satt ut odlad fisk då den vilda stammen av siljansöringen är starkt hotad. En minskning av återvändande uppströmsvandrande odlad lekfisk har uppmärksammats. Vild och odlad öring märktes med sändare och data samlades in med akustisk telemetri under maj till oktober, 2018. Eventuella skillnader i rörelsemönster mellan fisk av olika ursprung har studerats under tillväxtperiod och lekmigration. Resultatet visade att det finns skillnader i var fiskarna uppehåller sig i sjön beroende på ursprung. Den vilda öringen föredrog den norra delen av Siljan, den odlade var mer spridd i hela sjön men föredrog den södra delen av sjön. Under tid för lekmigration rörde sig en större andel av den vilda fisken (44 %) mot potentiella lekhabitat jämfört med den odlade (16 %). Den vilda fisken var mer fokuserad i sin vandring mot Österdalälven än den odlade som uppvisade ett erratiskt beteende och som i större utsträckning besökte biflöden som mynnar i Siljan. Skillnader i rörelsemönster och placering i sjön kan bero på beteendeskillnader och interaktioner mellan grupperna. Detta borde öka intresset för att studera detta vidare hos den vilda och odlade öringen. Önskvärt är också att öka kunskapen om lekperiod och potentiella lekhabitat för att kunna upprätta ett effektivt åtgärdsprogram som ger ökade möjligheter för en återhämtning av den vilda populationen.

<p>The principle objective of this investigation was to develop an understanding of the physiological response and ecological aspects of winter torpor of small carnivores, specifically striped skunks (<i>Mephitis mephitis</i>) in the northern environment. An experiment was undertaken to investigate the physiological response of skunks to solitary and communal over-winter strategies. Solitary skunks were able to undergo daily torpor to conserve energy to survive the winter, whereas communal skunks were able to use social huddling to reduce energy expenditure and rarely entered torpor. Due to seasonal changes in life requirements, den selection criteria change throughout the year. I examined the landscape metrics and habitat characteristics surrounding dens to evaluate the hierarchical selection and use of dens during winter (i.e., for torpor) and summer (i.e., for parturition). Den structures commonly used for winter dens were buildings, whereas den structures used for maternity dens were rockpiles and underground burrows. Habitat surrounding den sites influenced den use; animals chose den sites closer to roads, water sources, habitat edges, and crop fields. Seasonal movements of skunks from winter dens to the following summer home ranges were examined with respect to winter grouping (i.e., solitary or communal) and winter den structure (i.e., underground burrow or building) to investigate factors that influence spatial distribution of skunks. Male and female skunks moved similar distances (~1.5 km) from winter dens to the center of home ranges established in summer, irrespective of winter grouping status and winter den structure use. Due to limited movement in spring, skunks from communal winter dens had higher spatial overlap of summer home ranges than did skunks from solitary dens, producing spatial aggregation of skunk activities surrounding winter communal den sites. Consequently, winter communal dens represent localized hotspots in the landscape. The effects of extrinsic variables (i.e., environment and diseases) and intrinsic characteristics (i.e., age, gender, and body condition) on cumulative winter survival rate were examined. Winter survival rates were driven mostly by winter condition (i.e., low ambient temperature and snow depth), rabies, and body condition. These results suggest that winter severity probably poses a limit on the northern distribution of the species.</p>

<p>The principle objective of this investigation was to develop an understanding of the physiological response and ecological aspects of winter torpor of small carnivores, specifically striped skunks (<i>Mephitis mephitis</i>) in the northern environment. An experiment was undertaken to investigate the physiological response of skunks to solitary and communal over-winter strategies. Solitary skunks were able to undergo daily torpor to conserve energy to survive the winter, whereas communal skunks were able to use social huddling to reduce energy expenditure and rarely entered torpor. Due to seasonal changes in life requirements, den selection criteria change throughout the year. I examined the landscape metrics and habitat characteristics surrounding dens to evaluate the hierarchical selection and use of dens during winter (i.e., for torpor) and summer (i.e., for parturition). Den structures commonly used for winter dens were buildings, whereas den structures used for maternity dens were rockpiles and underground burrows. Habitat surrounding den sites influenced den use; animals chose den sites closer to roads, water sources, habitat edges, and crop fields. Seasonal movements of skunks from winter dens to the following summer home ranges were examined with respect to winter grouping (i.e., solitary or communal) and winter den structure (i.e., underground burrow or building) to investigate factors that influence spatial distribution of skunks. Male and female skunks moved similar distances (~1.5 km) from winter dens to the center of home ranges established in summer, irrespective of winter grouping status and winter den structure use. Due to limited movement in spring, skunks from communal winter dens had higher spatial overlap of summer home ranges than did skunks from solitary dens, producing spatial aggregation of skunk activities surrounding winter communal den sites. Consequently, winter communal dens represent localized hotspots in the landscape. The effects of extrinsic variables (i.e., environment and diseases) and intrinsic characteristics (i.e., age, gender, and body condition) on cumulative winter survival rate were examined. Winter survival rates were driven mostly by winter condition (i.e., low ambient temperature and snow depth), rabies, and body condition. These results suggest that winter severity probably poses a limit on the northern distribution of the species.</p>

Worldwide research regarding the movement patterns, heart rate recordings and work–to–rest ratios of rugby union referees is very limited. It is therefore very important to extend research regarding this topic. The first objective of this dissertation was to determine the frequency, duration and intensity of movement patterns and work–to–rest ratio of different refereeing panels of South African Rugby Union referees during match–refereeing at the National Club Rugby Championship in Stellenbosch during 2007. The second objective was to compare the two halves of the match with regard to the frequency, duration and intensity of the different movement patterns and the work–to–rest ratios of various of SARU referees during match–refereeing at the National Club Rugby Championship in Stellenbosch during 2007. The South African Rugby Union referees were monitored during match–refereeing by means of video and heart rate recordings for a total of 16 matches within a week tournament. The frequency and duration of the different movement patterns during both halves of the matches were analysed using a Dartfish TeamPro analysis software package. Heart rates were recorded during the matches to determine the movement pattern intensities of the referees for the duration of each match using a Suunto Team pack heart rate monitoring system. The work–to–rest ratios were determined by comparing the time (in seconds) spent working (lateral movements and sprinting) to the time spent resting (standing still, walking and jogging). The results revealed a moderate practical significant difference (d=0.51) between the mean frequency of jogging movement patterns for the different refereeing panels. A moderate practical significant difference was also found between the mean duration of jogging (d=0.43) and sprinting (d=0.43) movement patterns of different refereeing panels. The mean intensity of the movement patterns by the different refereeing panels showed large practical significant differences between the anaerobic threshold (d=3.68) and sub–threshold (d=1.36) levels and a moderate practical significant difference for the maximal heart rate zones (d=0.43). Both the provincial and contender panel referees had work–to–rest ratios of 1:4 during match–refereeing. In comparing the two halves of rugby match–refereeing, a large practical significant difference was found between the mean frequency of movement pattern values for standing still (d=2.53), walking (d=2.50), jogging (d=2.42), lateral movements (d=2.86) and sprinting (d=1.31) as well as for mean duration of movement pattern values for standing still (d=2.05), lateral movements (d=0.76) and sprinting (d=0.77). Large practical significant difference were found between the time spent in the maximal threshold (d=2.07), anaerobic threshold (d=0.92) and sub–threshold (d=7.90) heart rate zones measured during the two halves of match–refereeing. Average work–to–rest ratios of 1:3.5 and 1:5 were found for the first and second halves of rugby match–refereeing, respectively. The information gained regarding the activity profile of SARU referees could be used to determine the influence of rugby refereeing experience on the movement patterns and work–to–rest ratio of rugby referees. It can also provide information for constructing specific training programmes and drills in the development of rugby match–required fitness standards for referees. A key component of a rugby union referee’s game is positioning. Being in the right place at the right time is vital. The results of this study suggest that movements associated with positioning ? namely standing still, walking and lateral movements are the major components of the game of referees’ movement during match–refereeing. However, further research is required on this topic of research. / Thesis (M.A. (Sport Science))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.

Worldwide research regarding the movement patterns, heart rate recordings and work–to–rest ratios of rugby union referees is very limited. It is therefore very important to extend research regarding this topic. The first objective of this dissertation was to determine the frequency, duration and intensity of movement patterns and work–to–rest ratio of different refereeing panels of South African Rugby Union referees during match–refereeing at the National Club Rugby Championship in Stellenbosch during 2007. The second objective was to compare the two halves of the match with regard to the frequency, duration and intensity of the different movement patterns and the work–to–rest ratios of various of SARU referees during match–refereeing at the National Club Rugby Championship in Stellenbosch during 2007. The South African Rugby Union referees were monitored during match–refereeing by means of video and heart rate recordings for a total of 16 matches within a week tournament. The frequency and duration of the different movement patterns during both halves of the matches were analysed using a Dartfish TeamPro analysis software package. Heart rates were recorded during the matches to determine the movement pattern intensities of the referees for the duration of each match using a Suunto Team pack heart rate monitoring system. The work–to–rest ratios were determined by comparing the time (in seconds) spent working (lateral movements and sprinting) to the time spent resting (standing still, walking and jogging). The results revealed a moderate practical significant difference (d=0.51) between the mean frequency of jogging movement patterns for the different refereeing panels. A moderate practical significant difference was also found between the mean duration of jogging (d=0.43) and sprinting (d=0.43) movement patterns of different refereeing panels. The mean intensity of the movement patterns by the different refereeing panels showed large practical significant differences between the anaerobic threshold (d=3.68) and sub–threshold (d=1.36) levels and a moderate practical significant difference for the maximal heart rate zones (d=0.43). Both the provincial and contender panel referees had work–to–rest ratios of 1:4 during match–refereeing. In comparing the two halves of rugby match–refereeing, a large practical significant difference was found between the mean frequency of movement pattern values for standing still (d=2.53), walking (d=2.50), jogging (d=2.42), lateral movements (d=2.86) and sprinting (d=1.31) as well as for mean duration of movement pattern values for standing still (d=2.05), lateral movements (d=0.76) and sprinting (d=0.77). Large practical significant difference were found between the time spent in the maximal threshold (d=2.07), anaerobic threshold (d=0.92) and sub–threshold (d=7.90) heart rate zones measured during the two halves of match–refereeing. Average work–to–rest ratios of 1:3.5 and 1:5 were found for the first and second halves of rugby match–refereeing, respectively. The information gained regarding the activity profile of SARU referees could be used to determine the influence of rugby refereeing experience on the movement patterns and work–to–rest ratio of rugby referees. It can also provide information for constructing specific training programmes and drills in the development of rugby match–required fitness standards for referees. A key component of a rugby union referee’s game is positioning. Being in the right place at the right time is vital. The results of this study suggest that movements associated with positioning ? namely standing still, walking and lateral movements are the major components of the game of referees’ movement during match–refereeing. However, further research is required on this topic of research. / Thesis (M.A. (Sport Science))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.

Estudos realizados com crianças após os 7 anos de idade não são claros em descrever se há efeito da idade e sexo no desempenho dos padrões fundamentais de movimento (PFM). Além disso, estes estudos se utilizaram do método transversal e focaram apenas as questões gerais do desenvolvimento, com pouca atenção para as diferenças individuais no desenvolvimento dos PFM. O presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar o desenvolvimento dos PFM de crianças dos 7 aos 9,5 anos de idade, analisando tanto as semelhanças e diferenças na trajetória das classes de movimento locomotor e manipulativo. A amostra constou de 31 crianças (64% meninos, 36% meninas) que foram acompanhadas dos 7 aos 9,5 anos de idade, com avaliações semestrais. Estas crianças fazem parte do estudo de crescimento e desenvolvimento motor longitudinal misto de Muzambinho-MG. As habilidades motoras e os critérios de avaliação utilizados foram baseados no TGMD-II. As crianças foram filmadas individualmente e posteriormente avaliadas com auxilio do software Kinovea. Para avaliar o desempenho optou-se por utilizar a soma dos critérios em cada uma das classes - locomoção e manipulação. A análise da mudança média foi realizada através da análise de variância de modelos mistos no software SAS. Para estimar as diferenças interindividuais na mudança intraindividual (estabilidade normativa) foram utilizados os testes de ? de Foulkes e Davis e o ? de Cohen, a partir do software LDA. Para identificar semelhanças e diferenças entre os sujeitos nas suas trajetórias foram utilizados os valores individuais do ? de Cohen e os canais modais de desempenho. Com base nessa informação foram formados os subgrupos: estabilidade com desempenho superior, intermediário e inferior, e com instabilidade ascendente e oscilatória. Os resultados médios apontam que com exceção das meninas na classe locomotora, após os 7 anos ocorre mudança no desempenho nos PFM, e há diferenças entre os sexos. Tanto o resultado do ? de Foulkes e Davis quanto o ? de Cohen indicaram estabilidade fraca, ou seja, houve heterogeneidade entre os sujeitos na mudança intraindividual ao longo da idade. Os valores individuais de estabilidade indicaram que há estabilidade boa para aproximadamente 57% das crianças na classe locomotora e 65% na manipulativa. Estes resultados permitiram inferir que mesmo após os 7 anos ocorre melhora na qualidade dos PFM, no entanto, cada classe de movimento e sexo tem particularidades. Além disso, apesar de haver heterogeneidade entre os sujeitos na mudança intraindividual ao longo dos 7 aos 9,5 anos, indicando que há iferenças na magnitude da mudança, foi possível discutir sobre a possibilidade de existir trajetórias diferenciadas / Studies of children older than 7 years old are not clear in describing whether there is effect of age and gender on performance of fundamental movement patterns (FMP). Moreover, these studies use cross-sectional method and focus only general development issues, with little attention to individual differences in the development of FMP. The present study aimed to investigate the development of PFM of children from 7 to 9.5 years old, analyzing both the similarities and differences in the trajectory of classes of locomotor and manipulative movement. The sample consisted of 31 children (64% boys, 36% girls) who were followed from 7 and 9.5 years old, through biannual evaluations. These children are part of the study of growth and mixed longitudinal motor development of Muzambinho-MG. The motor skills and evaluation criteria used were based on TGMD-II. The children were individually filmed and then evaluated with the aid of Kinovea software. To evaluate the performance it was chosen to use the sum of the criteria in each classes - locomotion and manipulation.The analysis of mean change was performed by analysis of variance of mixed models in SAS software. In order to estimate the interindividual differences in intraindividual change (stability normative), tests of ? de Foulkes and Davis and K de Cohen were used from the LDA software. To identify similarities and differences among the subjects in their trajectories, the individual values of ? de Cohen and performance channels were used. Based on this information the subgroups were formed: stability with upper, intermediate and lower performance and ascending and oscillatory instability. The average results indicate that, except girls in the locomotor class, after 7 years old, change occurs in FMP performance, and there are differences between the genders. Both ? de Foulkes and Davis and K de Cohen results indicate a poor stability, ie, over the age there was heterogeneity between the subjects in intra-individual change. The individual values of stability indicated that there is good stability for approximately 57% of children in locomotor class and 65% in manipulative class. These results showed that even after 7 years old, there is improvement in the quality of FMP, however, each class of movement and gender have their own particularities. Furthermore, although there is heterogeneity between the subjects in intra-individual change over the 7 to 9.5 years old, indicating that there are differences in the magnitude of the change, it was possible to discuss the chance of different trajectories