Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw

Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw (Polish: Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego Józefa Piłsudskiego w Warszawie) is a public institution of higher learning in Warsaw, Poland.

Named after early 20th century Polish statesman Józef Piłsudski, it was founded in 1929. During the communist period (1947–1990) it was renamed to Karol Świerczewski Academy of Physical Education (Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. gen. broni Karola Świerczewskiego).

Its rector is Henryk Sozański.

Part of the academy is located in Biała Podlaska.

Coordinates: 52°17′07″N 20°57′16″E / 52.28528°N 20.95444°E / 52.28528; 20.95444

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