Graduated with Honors, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Shortly after graduating, Nicholas Romanov was invited to return to the university as a teacher and coach.
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Nicholas Romanov is a developer of the Pose Method® and world-renowned sports scientist. He was born, raised and educated in Russia, but relocated to United States in the early 90s.
A man of humble beginnings, Dr. Romanov became a star Track & Field athlete, a champion with several records in high-jump standing unmatched for years, coached champions, conducted a significant body of scientific research, wrote two groundbreaking books on technique & training as well as published numerous scientific papers, and started a revolution by pointing out Gravity as the leading force in human movement.
In 2002, alongside Prof. Tim Noakes, et al., Dr. Romanov conducted a groundbreaking scientific study that demonstrated how to reduce, by virtually 50%, the impact on the knees in running. The study was published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercises in 2004.
Dr. Romanov founded Romanov Academy of Sports Science in the 1990s to educate and certify coaches teaching sports technique. There are now thousands of Pose Method® certified Technique Specialists worldwide.
Over the last several decades, the Pose Method® has been utilized at an institutional level with large organizations including the United States Military, CrossFit, and professional sports programs including the National Triathlon teams of Great Britain, United States, Mexico and Russia. Dr. Romanov also works with medical professionals including physical therapists, podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons. He travels around the world conducting research, consulting professional sports organizations, and as an educational speaker.
A 2-time Olympic Coach, author, world-renowned sports scientist with a career spanning over forty years, Dr. Romanov specializes in:
- sport biomechanics
- sport specific technique
- kinesiology
- sport training theory and physical education
- training program development from elite to amateur athletes
- exercise physiology
- injury diagnosis, prevention and exercise rehabilitation
HISTORICAL TIMELINE
From early on, first as a distinguished student as well as a record setting star athlete and later as a lecturer and coach, Dr. Romanov had always followed his passion of seeking to understand and teach human movement.
DR. ROMANOV’S MISSION
Dr. Romanov’s mission is to advance the science of human movement and make it useful to people. As we age, it becomes more and more obvious that a preventative medicine approach is the best way forward. While everyone insists that an active lifestyle is the answer, nobody talks about injuries that prevent people from staying active if proper movement is not taught or learnt. Dr. Romanov set out to provide people of all walks of life with simple and easy to follow instructions on how to move properly to enjoy an active lifestyle and to avoid getting injured.
For People
Dr. Romanov is committed to empowering people to take greater control of their well being and be able to prevent common running and movement related injuries.
For Science
Dr. Romanov’s mission is to advance the science of human movement and make it useful to people. Better understanding of movement will help us find better options for treatment or movement related injuries, as well as develop better technology for prosthetics.
For the Sport
Imagine the level of performance when athletes move with the natural forces instead of struggling against them. Imagine the possibilities when human potential is fully realized.