About Us
The Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences was established in April 2004 under the auspices of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
The primary role of the CoAES is to establish standards and guidelines for academic programs that facilitate the preparation of students seeking employment in the health, fitness, and exercise industry. The secondary role of the CoAES is to establish and implement a process of self-study, review, and recommendation for all programs seeking CAAHEP accreditation.
Programmatic accreditation through CAAHEP is specifically intended for Exercise Science or related departments (Physical Education, Kinesiology, etc.) with a professional preparation tract designed for students seeking employment opportunities in the health, fitness, and exercise industry.
Exercise Physiology
13 Accredited Masters Programs
Exercise Science
64 Accredited Bachelors Degree Programs
Personal Fitness Training
5 Associates Degree Programs
Countries
International Accreditations
WHY ACCREDITATION MATTERS
It provides additional layers of approval to an existing exercise science program. It also makes it easier for prospective students and parents to choose the right program for them as the CoAES accreditation is outcomes based.
The Accreditation Process
Everything you need to know to get started.
Personal Fitness Trainer Standards & Guidelines
Exercise Science Standards & Guidelines
Exercise Physiology Standards & Guidelines
2020 CoAES Annual Report Instructions & Forms
CoAES Board

Ben C. Thompson, PhD, FACSM, ACSM-EP
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Dept. of Human Performance and Sport

Brian Biagioli, EdD

David C. Berry, Ph.D., MHA, AT, ATC, ATRIC, CKTP, GT-Certified, ROT
(Sponsoring Organization)

Ian Montel, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES
National Academy of Sports Medicine (Sponsoring Organization)

Jerry Purvis, MS, RKT

Todd Galati, MA
(Sponsoring Organization)
Senior Director, Standards & Practice Advancement

Francis Neric, MS, MBA
National Director of Certification

Kristen Dempsey, MS, ACSM-RCEP
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Gregory Ferenchak, PHD, EdD, RT (R)(QM)
Dean, Health Occupations
Paris Junior College

Carol Cole, MS, ACSM HFD
Sinclair Community College
Exercise, Nutrition & Sport Sciences

Susan Muller, PhD, MCHES, CEP
Salisbury University
School of Health Sciences

Walter R. Thompson PhD, FACSM
ACSM Fellow
Georgia State University
Dept of Kinesiology & Health
