Jessica L. Bigg

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Jessica L. Bigg is a leading researcher in sports science, specializing in athlete monitoring, external load quantification, and performance analysis in team sports, particularly ice hockey. Her major contributions center on advancing the reliability and validity of wearable technology for measuring on-ice demands, addressing a critical gap in hockey-specific performance metrics. Her most-cited work, a 2022 study on the Kinexon local positioning system (LPS), demonstrated strong inter-sensor reliability and validity for tracking external load in ice hockey players, providing coaches and sports scientists with a practical tool for optimizing training and reducing injury risk. With 18 citations, this foundational paper has shaped best practices in load management for winter sports. Beyond this, Bigg’s research integrates biomechanics and physiology to enhance player development and team strategies. Her work is notable for bridging laboratory precision with real-world application, earning recognition from sports science organizations. For students and researchers, Bigg exemplifies how rigorous validation of emerging technologies can transform athletic performance monitoring.