About Us
Welcome to the Connecticut Health, Athletic, & Mental Performance (CHAMP) Center!
Proudly Serving Our Community for Over 50 Years!
Why We Started
The CHAMP Center was founded with one clear purpose: to bring our knowledge to the community and help individuals achieve their goals. We are athletes, students, researchers, PhDs, and, above all, a community. For over 50 years, our lab has proudly served the public, and our state-of-the-art facility provides comprehensive insights into many aspects of health and human performance.
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Our exercise physiologists are passionate about research and driven by the opportunity to help people grow stronger, more confident, and become the best versions of themselves. We value collaboration, education, and continuous learning. Our team is among the most dedicated in the Northeast, and you’ll feel that commitment the moment you walk through our doors.
Mission
The CHAMP Center advances health, wellness, and human performance by providing evidence-based assessments and translating data into actionable insights for individuals, athletes, and organizations. Through these services, we support student education, research, and community engagement while empowering people from all walks of life to make informed decisions that improve their quality of life.​
Vision
To be a trusted leader in human performance, health assessment, and experiential student learning by connecting scientific insight with real-world impact and expanding access to meaningful health and performance data that empowers individuals and communities to make informed decisions, pursue lifelong wellness, and achieve their full potential.
Values:
Evidence-Based Practice
We rely on scientific methods and validated assessments to provide accurate, meaningful insights.
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Education & Student Development
We create hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students to become future leaders in health, wellness, and human performance.
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Community Engagement
We actively partner with schools, businesses, and organizations to promote health, wellness, and performance education throughout our community.
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Accessibility & Empowerment
We believe individuals from all walks of life should have access to information that helps them take ownership of their health and well-being.
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Collaboration & Partnership
We seek meaningful partnerships with high-quality programs and professionals to better support the needs and goals of our clients.
Community Involvement
At the heart of the CHAMP Center is our commitment to engaging with and supporting the community. We fulfill this mission in several ways, including using CHAMP Center funds to maintain essential equipment, supporting student development by sending SCSU students to professional conferences, providing opportunities through graduate and undergraduate assistantships, partnering with high-quality programs to which we can refer our clientele, offering discounted services for first responders and military personnel, and delivering presentations for schools and businesses throughout the community.
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Additionally, we provide hands-on learning opportunities through our educational experiences at the CHAMP Center. These visits offer students, interns, and community groups the opportunity to learn about our programs, explore the science behind our assessments, and participate in select evaluations firsthand.
Visitors to our website can learn more about our partnerships, request a workshop or presentation on health, wellness, or performance for their school or organization, explore our educational experiences, or book one of our comprehensive assessments.
We invite you to explore our website and hope to welcome you to the CHAMP Center soon!
