Dawn P. Coe, Ph.D

Dawn Coe teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise science including Exercise Testing and Prescription. 

Dr. Coe’s research focuses primarily on pediatric exercise physiology.  Dr. Coe conducts research looking at the relationships between physical activity and physical fitness and academic performance in youth.  Dr. Coe is also currently investigating the genetic influence on physical fitness and cardiovascular disease risk in youth.  Additionally, Dr. Coe’s research interests include the growth and maturation process and physical activity epidemiology.  Dr. Coe is currently assessing activity levels on pregnant women and adults running with and without a jogging stroller. 

Dr. Coe is actively involved with the American College of Sports Medicine and the North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine (NASPEM) and she is currently serving on the Midwest Chapter of ACSM and NASPEM executive boards. 

Dr. Coe received her B.S. in Kinesiology from The University of Michigan, M.A. in Physical Education & Sport from Central Michigan University, and Ph.D. in Kinesiology from Michigan State University. 

 

 

 

Contact Information

Dawn P. Coe, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

1914 Andy Holt Ave.
338 HPER Bldg.
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-2700

Phone: 865-974-0294
Email:dcoe@utk.edu

Contact the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Leisure Studies

1914 Andy Holt Ave.
322 HPER Bldg.
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-2700

Phone: 865-974-3340
Fax: 865-974-8981