CES houses 10 research laboratories dedicated to improve human health by advancing knowledge through research. This multidisciplinary research center is dedicated to investigating the complex interactions between physical activity aging and nutrition.

FCHP provides research and development activities for drug and alcohol education, HIV/AIDS education, nutrition education, physical activity, smoking prevention and cessation, and stress management. It also develops health promotion strategies for racial, ethnic and cultural groups of all ages.

CTRD provides research to assist both private firms and public agencies in effective tourism planning, promotion and management. This center focuses on mass tourism, ecotourism, heritage tourism and sport tourism.

AHBRI develops efficacious strategies for preventing harm and promoting health among vulnerable populations such as children, adolescents and young adults who are at exceptionally high-risk for suffering from addictive and other health-damaging behaviors. AHBRI has received more than $4 million in National Institutes of Health funding.