What is the difference between physical activity and exercise?

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Nothing—the two terms mean exactly the same thing.

Exercise is more specific—it is physical activity that typically is planned.

Exercise is needed for physical fitness; physical activity is not.

Physical activity is a type of exercise performed only in structured setting.

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Exercise is more specific—it is physical activity that typically is planned.

Physical activity encompasses a broad range of movements that involve bodily movement and can include everyday activities, while exercise is a subset of physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of improving or maintaining physical fitness.