In following the direction of the School of Education and Southern Connecticut State University, the Exercise Science Department believes inherently in the SAILS concept by promoting: S - scholarship, A - Attitudes and dispositions, I - integrity, L - leadership and S - service.

S - Scholarship: The faculty and staff are dedicated to the total success of the Department as a regional, as well as a national leader in producing high quality students and workers. We believe human development to be the worthiest of goals for our students, to become competent independent thinkers who will nurture growth in the capabilities of people.

A - Attitudes & Dispositions: We are committed to encouraging the application of fundamental, advanced and current knowledge in our fields of study to our students through teaching, demonstrations and experiences.

I - Integrity: We uphold the highest principles of research, scholarship as should be and service as it relates to integrity and ethics bound by moral standards.

L - Leadership: The Department's focus is to recruit, motivate, reward and retain personnel and students of exceptional ability and dedication by providing good working conditions, superior leadership and opportunity for growth.

S - Service: Throughout the process we never lose the sight of our responsibility to provide service to the students, corporations, schools, citizens of the State of Connecticut and the nation.