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Assistant professor

Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education

Contact:
Office: MCK 0024D 250-721-8377
Credentials:
BRec, MBA (Manitoba), PhD (Waterloo)
Area(s) of expertise:
Management, marketing, and service quality; understanding human relationships and the attachment to people, places and activities in a health, leisure, sport or community context

Dr. John Meldrum is an Assistant Professor and was the Director, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education between July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2020.

 

Research interests

  • Management, marketing, and service quality
  • Understanding human relationships and the attachment to people, places and activities in a health, leisure, sport or community context

Selected publications

Vander Wekken, S., Sørensen, S. Meldrum, J. & Naylor, P.J. (2011). Exploring industry perspectives on implementation of a provincial policy for food and beverage sales in publicly funded recreation facilities. Health Policy, doi:10.1016/j.healthpol.2011.11.014.

Meldrum J. T. & McCarville, R.E. (2010). Commitment among selected contingent leisure service workers: Perceived outcomes for employers, clients and for those workers. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 28(4), 1-15.

Hurd, A., Barcelona, B. & Meldrum, J. (2008). Leisure Service Management. Human Kinetic Publishers, Champaign Illinois.