Our Mission
And Values
The Exercise Medicine Research Institute (EMRI) is committed to excellence and innovation in exercise medicine. Our overarching mission to make a significant impact on health and well-being through the power of exercise.
ECU Vision, Purpose and Values
VISION: Transforming lives through Exercise Medicine
PURPOSE: Driving discovery in exercise medicine for disease treatment and health empowerment
We will succeed by continuing our internationally recognised research program undertaken in collaboration with well-established national and international research teams, publishing in highly ranked journals and attracting high citation counts (continue to be ranked #1 in publications and citations in Australia, and within the top 5 internationally), and recruiting strong national and international research students and ECRs. Discoveries are rapidly implemented in our clinical programs offered in the Vario Health Clinic, through our network of clinical collaborators, and through national and international guidelines for patient care.
ECU’s purpose is to transform lives and enrich society.
ECU’s vision is to lead the sector in educational experience, research with impact, and in positive contributions to industry and communities.
Students, staff and Council members will always conduct their study, work and service to ECU in ways that embrace the University’s values
Integrity:
We are ethical, honest and fair and demonstrate trust and personal responsibility.
Respect:
We treat everyone within our diverse community with dignity and respect.
Rational Inquiry:
Our decision-making is driven by evidence, sound reasoning and creative thinking.
Personal Excellence:
We demonstrate the highest personal and professional standards.
Courage:
We are bold and resolute in our thinking and actions in pursuit of our goal
