Dr. Kostas Alexandris
Assistant Professor
Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sport Management (1996), The University of Manchester, England

Master of Arts (MA) in Leisure Management (1997), The University of Sheffield, England

Master of Education (MEd) in Physical Education (1993), The University of Manchester, England

Bachelor in Physical Education and Sport Science (1992), Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, Greece

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Research Interests

Dr Alexandris' conducts research in the areas of sport, fitness, and recreation participation. He is interested in applying consumer behavior models in sport participation and suggest strategies for effective marketing, promotion and management of sport services / programs. Specifically, he has conducted research on the following topics: constraints on sport participation and their management applications, customer loyalty, perceived service quality, customer satisfaction, and consumer attitudes. Areas of application include private and public fitness clubs, municipal recreation programs, and university sport services.

Recent research projects include the investigation of both behavioral and service related aspects of Champaign Park District's recreational sport programs (in co-operation with Dr. James), the examination of sport participation patterns among ethnic minority groups (in co-operation with Dr. Stodolska) and the promotion of active life-style among local communities (in co-operation with Dr. Payne).

Dr Alexandris has published papers in a variety of journals related to sport and leisure management including, Journal of Sport Management, European Journal of Sport Management, International Journal of Sport Management, Managing Leisure, Journal of Leisure Research, Leisure Sciences and Leisure Studies

Publications in Academic Journals

1. Alexandris, K., Zahariadis, P., Tsorbatzoudis, C., Grouios, G. (2004, in press). An empirical investigation of the relationships among service quality, customer satisfaction and psychological commitment in a health club context. European Sport Management Quarterly,

2. Alexandris, K., & Stodolska, M. (2004).The Influence of perceived constraint on the attitude towards recreational sport participation. Loisir et Societe, 27, 197-217.

3. Stodolska, M., & Alexandris, K. (2004). The Role of Recreational Sport in thedaptation of First Generation Immigrants in the United States. Journal of Leisure Research, 36, 379-413.

4. Alexandris, K., Zahariadis, P., Tsorbatzoudis, C., Grouios, G. (2004). An Empirical Investigation into the Role of the Outcome Dimension in Measuring Perceived Service Quality in a Health Club Context. International Journal of Sport Management, 5, 281-294.

5. Theodorakis, N., Alexandris, K., Rodriguez, Sarmento (2003). Measuring Customer Satisfaction in the Context of Health Clubs in Portugal. International Sports Journal.

6. Alexandris, K., Barkoukis, V., Tsormpatzoudis, C., Grouios, G (2003). Targeting Older Adults: A Study of Perceived Constraints on Physical Activity Participation in Greece. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.

7. Alexandris, K., Zahariadis, P., Tsorbatzoudis, C., Grouios, G. (2002). Testing the Sport Commitment Model in the Context of Exercise and Fitness Participation. Journal of Sport Behavior, 25, 217-231.

8. Alexandris, K., Dimitriadis, N., Markata, D. (2002) Can Perceptions of Service Quality Predict Behavioral Intentions? An Exploratory Study in the Hotel Sector in Greece. Managing Service Quality, 12, 224-232.

9. Alexandris, K., Tsorbatzoudis, C., Grouios, G. (2002). Perceived Constraints on Recreational Sport Participation: Investigating their Relationship with Intrinsic Motivation, Extrinsic Motivation and Amotivation. Journal of Leisure Research, 34, 233-252.

10. Gi-Du, K., James, J., Alexandris, K. (2002). Measurement of internal service quality: Application of the SERVQUAL battery to internal service quality. Managing Service Quality, 12, 277-292.

11. Alexandris, K., Dimitriadis, N., Kasiara, A. (2001). The Behavioural Consequences of Perceived Service Quality: An Exploratory Study in the Context of Private Fitness Clubs in Greece. European Sport Management Quarterly, 1, 251-280.

12. Alexandris, K., Grouios, G., Tsorbatzoudis, H., Bliatsou, P. (2001). Relationship between Perceived Constraints and Commitment to Recreational Sport Participation of University Students in Greece. International Journal of Sport Management, 2, 282-297.

13. Alexandris, K. (2001). Is there a Latent Demand for Recreational Sport Participation in Greece? Leisure Issues, 4 (1), 2-9.

14. Alexandris, K., & Papadopoulos, P., Palialia, E., & Vasiliadis, T. (1999). Customer Satisfaction. A Comparison between Public and Private Sport and Fitness Clubs in Greece. European Journal of Sport Management, 6, 1-14.

15. Alexandris K., & Carroll B (1999). Constraints on Recreational Sport Participation within the Adult Population in Greece: Implications for the Provision and Management of Sport Services. Journal of Sport Management, 13(4), 317-332.

16. Alexandris, K. & Palialia, E. (1999). Measuring Customer Satisfaction in Fitness Centres in Greece: An Exploratory Study. Managing Leisure: An International Journal, 4 (4), 218-229.

17. Alexandris, K., Tsorbatzoudis, H., Grouios, G., Barkoukis, V. (1999). Athletes’ and Coaches’ Perceptions about Leadership in Greek Sport Clubs. International Journal of Physical Education, 36 (4), 141-152.

18. Alexandris, K. (1998). Patterns of Recreational Sport Participation among the Adult Population in Greece. Cyber Journal of Sport Marketing, 2 (2), April.

19. Alexandris K., & Carroll B. (1998). The Relationship between Selected Demographic Variables and Recreational Sport Participation in Greece. International Review for the Sociology of Sports, 33(3), 291-297.

20. Alexandris, K., & Carroll, B. (1997). An Analysis of Leisure Constraints based on different Recreational Sport Participation Levels: A Study from Greece. Leisure Sciences, 19, 1-15.

21. Alexandris K., & Carroll B. (1997). Motives for Recreational Sport Participation in Greece: Implications for Planning and Provision of Sport Services. European Physical Education Review, 3(2), 129-143.

22. Alexandris K., & Carroll B. (1997). Demographic Differences in the Perception of Constraints on Recreational Sport Participation: Results from a Study in Greece. Leisure Studies, 16, 107-125.

23. Carroll B., & Alexandris K. (1997). Perception of Constraints and Strength of Motivation: Their Relation to Recreational Sport Participation. Journal of Leisure Research, 29, 279-299.

Invited Book Reviewer

Collins, M. & Kay, T. Sport and Social Exclusion: London and New York: Routldege. Published In Journal of Leisure Research,

Publications in International Conference Proceedings

1. Stodolska, M. and Alexandris, K. (2004). The Role of Recreational Sport in the Assimilation Process and in the Retention of Ethnic Identity among Immigrants. Pre-Olympic Conference. Thessaloniki, Greece.

2. Alexandris, K. (2003). Measuring Service Quality Expectation in Public Recreation Spor Program. AAHPERD Conference, Philadelphia, USA. Published in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.

3. Stodolska, M., and Alexandris, K. (2002). The Role of Recreational Sport in the Assimilation Process and the Retention of Ethnic Identity among Immigrants. National Park and Recreation Association Conference. Tampa, Florida.

4. Alexandris, K. (2002). Perceived Constraints and Motivation for Recreational Sport Participation : Evaluating their Relationship. Tenth Canadian Congress on Leisure Research. Alberta, Canada.

5. Alexandris, K. (2002). The Influence of Perceived Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction and Service Loyalty: An empirical Study in the Fitness Industry. 17th Annual Conference of North American Society for Sport Management, Canmore, Alberta.

6. Alexandris, K., Tsorbatzoudis, C., Grouios, G. (2002). A Behavioral Model of Contiunued Sport Participation based on Perceived Constraints, Attitudes and Subjective Norm. 17th Annual Conference of North American Society for Sport Management, Canmore, Alberta.

7. Alexandris, K., Zahariadis, P., Tsorbatzoudis, H., & Grouios, G. (2001). Consumer behaviour research in the fitness industry: A Management implications of a customer satisfaction survey. Proceedings of the 10th World Congress of Sport Psychology. Greece.

8. Alexandris, K. & Alexandris, G. (1999). Modern TCP/IP network technology: Applications for multi-branch sport organizations. Proceedings of the 2nd International Congress, Computer Science in Sports, Vienna, Austria.

9. Alexandris, K., & Alexandris, G. (1999). Using Emerging Internet Technologies in Sport Companies. Proceedings of the 7th Congress of the European Association for Sport Management. Sport Management in the Next Millennium. Thessaloniki, Greece.

10. Alexandris, K., & Georgiadis, G. (1999). Quality in the Fitness Industry: An Exploratory Study of Customers Perception in Greece. Proceedings of the 7th Congress of the European Association for Sport Management. Sport Management in the Next Millennium. Thessaloniki, Greece.

11. Alexandirs, K., Palialia, E., & Koukouris, K. (1999). Development and Validation of a Scale Measuring Customer Satisfaction in Fitness Centres in Greece: An Exploratory Study. 5th International Conference of Leisure Studies Association. England. July, 1999.

12. Alexandris, K, & Koukouris, K. (1998). Recreational Sport Participation among Women in Greece. 4th International Conference of Leisure Studies Association. Leeds Metropolitan University. England. July 16-20, 1998.

13. Alexandris, K., & Carroll, ?. (1996). Motives for Participation in Recreational Sport Activities. 4th World Leisure & Recreation Association Congress, Cardiff, Wales, July, 1996.

Research Grants

1. James, J., & Alexandris, K. ($12.500). "Recreation for Life: Examining the
Development of Commitment to and the Constraints that Inhibit Continued Participation in Public Recreational Sport Activities". Awarded by UIUC Campus Research Board. In co-operation with Champaign Park District.

2. Payne, L., & Alexandris, K. ($334.000). "Healthy Rural Communities Project".
Awarded by the State of Illinois Attorney General's Office

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