Journal of Sport Medicine, Science and Rehabilitation

Dr. Victor Romano is a distinguished academic and practitioner specializing in kinesiology, exercise science, and sport performance. Dr. Romano serves as an Associate Professor for the PhD in Health Sciences program and Concentration Track Director for Human and Sport Performance. In this role, he mentors doctoral candidates and spearheads cutting-edge research in areas such as human performance optimization, injury prevention, and exercise science. With over 20 years of experience in academic instruction, research, and applied practice, Dr. Romano is a recognized expert in human and sport performance.  

Dr. Romano holds a Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) in Kinesiology from Drexel University, a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Physical Education from Gardner-Webb University, and a Master of Science (MS) in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Pennsylvania Western University. He also holds an array of professional certifications, including Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) from the American College of Sports Medicine, as well as certifications in corrective exercise, Kinesio taping, fitness nutrition, and sport performance analysis.  

Beyond academia, Dr. Romano has an impressive background in applied sports performance, working with professional and Olympic athletes across disciplines such as football, basketball, track and field, and swimming. His expertise as a sport performance analyst, strength and conditioning coach, and medical team member for national track and field events highlights his commitment to elevating athlete performance at all levels. He also works with the Catawba College Athletic Department as a Sport Performance Analyst. In this role he works with Men’s and Woman’s Soccer team collecting, coordinating, analyzing, and interpreting data in relation to athlete development data. He uses this information to assist in establishing benchmark information to enable monitoring and reporting of student-athlete efforts to enhance physical preparation, injury prevention, and recovery programs.

• Dr. Romano’s research focuses on sport performance analysis, injury prevention, nutrition, and the integration of emerging technologies in sport science. He has contributed extensively to peer-reviewed publications and presented at numerous national and international conferences, with a particular emphasis on improving athletic performance, wearable fitness technologies, and evidence-based injury management strategies.