title: Using the movement-related cortical potential to study motor skill learning.
abstract: The movement-related cortical potential (MRCP) is a low-frequency negative shift in the electroencephalographic recording that occurs about 2 s before voluntary movement production. The MRCP is thought to reflect the cortical processes involved in movement planning and movement preparation. In recent years, researchers have used this potential to investigate the processes involved in motor skill learning. Their findings indicate differences in the amplitude and onset times of the MRCP between experienced and novice performers, which have been attributed to long-term training in the experts. The authors discuss these findings critically and consider their implications for both future research and practice.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Performance Research, Manchester Metropolitan University, Crewe Green Road, Crewe CW1 5DU, United Kingdom. d.j.wright@mmu.ac.uk
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.forename: Paul S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Holmes
authors.forename: Dave
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D002540:Cerebral Cortex / Q000502:physiology*; D004569:Electroencephalography; D019054:Evoked Potentials, Motor / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning / Q000502:physiology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009044:Motor Cortex / Q000502:physiology; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000502:physiology*; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology*