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Michael Roman IV

Assistant Professor of Practice
Phone: (603) 535-3124
Office: AllWell North, Plymouth, NH 03264
Pronouns: No Pronouns/Use My Name Only

About Mike Roman

Education
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Kinesiology); MBA, Carson-Newman University (Business Administration); Ph.D., Liberty University (Health Sciences; Cognate in Exercise & Sport Science).

 

Programs of Study

  • Exercise & Sport Physiology

 

Research Interests

  • Evaluating the effectiveness of periodized, velocity-based, and concurrent training models on performance.
  • Investigating movement patterns and biomechanical predictors associated with injury risk in athletics.
  • Bridging applied coaching experience with evidence-based research to optimize performance and improve long-term athlete health.

 

Selected Publications and Presentations

  • Published Author: Coach for Christ: We Are All Coaches (Wipf & Stock Publishers, May 2023) 
    • ISBN-13: 978-1-66676-400-0
  • Roman, Michael (2024). Alpha-Glycerlphosphorylcholine (A-GPC) Supplementation and Perceived Health Status [Doctoral Dissertation, Liberty University].
  • Guest Speaker, University of Tennessee, Kinesiology 200: Ready to Run with Anatomy Trains
  • International Speaker, Provincial Archery Coaches of China: Advancements in Sports Performance (Beijing, China) 
  • Guest Speaker, University of Tennessee, Physiology of the Athlete: How to Approach Tennis Sports Performance Programming

 

Courses Taught

EX 2755: Introduction to Exercise Science

EX 3580: Physiology of Exercise

EX 3750: Physiology of Exercise Laboratory

EX 4520: Principles and Theories of Strength and Conditioning

EX 4525: Principles and Theories of Strength and Conditioning Laboratory

EX 5610: Advanced strength and Conditioning

EX 5840: Exercise Biochemistry & Sports Nutrition

PE 2831: Resistance Training Techniques

 

Professional Association Membership and Participation

  • National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
    • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) (2015-Present)
    • Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC) (2021-Present)
      • Designation for experienced CSCS-certified professionals who have held a full-time strength & conditioning coach position at the collegiate, national, professional, or international level for at least two years. 
    • Certified Performance & Sport Scientist (CPSS) (2026-Present)
    • Professional Member (2015-Present)
  • Functional Movement Systems 
    • Functional Movement Screen Certified (FMS-1) (2018-Present) 
  • American Heart Association
    • Certified CPR/AED (2015-Present)