Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES)
Education Administration ProgramsIndiana, United States2-10 Employees
The Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES) is a small organization that develops accreditation standards for academic programs preparing students for employment in the health, fitness, and exercise industry. It was established in April 2004 under the auspices of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Its primary function is to establish standards and guidelines for academic programs, while its secondary function is to administer a self-study, review, and recommendation process for programs seeking CAAHEP accreditation. CAAHEP programmatic accreditation targets Exercise Science or related departments such as Physical Education or Kinesiology that offer a professional preparation track for careers in the health, fitness, and exercise sector. CoAES is based at 401 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, USA, and operates with a small staff of 2-10 employees. The organization reports annual revenue in the range of $1 million to $10 million, and more information is available at https://coaes.org.