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Key Facts: STPM Sains Sukan 966 Exam

Sains Sukan (subject code 966) is an STPM subject administered by Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia under the Ministry of Education.

Papers 966/1, 966/2 and 966/3 are each weighted 26.67% and last 1½ hours (MPM Peraturan dan Skema Peperiksaan STPM).

966/4 Kerja Kursus is weighted 20% across Semesters 1–3; eligible candidates may instead sit 966/5 Kertas Alternatif Bertulis (20%, 2 hours, Semester 3).

Candidates taking Sains Sukan must register early in Semester 1 before Semester 1 coursework begins (MPM regulations).

Private candidates pay yuran asas RM120.00 plus RM90.00 per subject; government and government-aided school candidates are fee-exempt (MPM).

STPM grades range from A (4.00) to F (0.00); grade C (2.00) and above is a principal pass (Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia).

Semester themes cover sociology/management/recreation/nutrition (Sem 1), fitness and anatomy/physiology (Sem 2), and coaching/psychology/motor skills/injury (Sem 3).

Official STPM Sains Sukan papers and coursework are Malay-medium; this practice set is an English MCQ study adaptation, not a practical or format simulation.

STPM Sains Sukan (966) is a Form Six Sports Science subject assessed over three 1½-hour written papers (26.67% each) plus either 20% Kerja Kursus or a 2-hour written alternative, graded on the A-to-F STPM scale where grade C (2.00) is a principal pass.

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1According to the MPM scheme of examination for STPM Sains Sukan (966), what is the weighting of each of papers 966/1, 966/2 and 966/3?
A.20% each
B.25% each
C.26.67% each
D.33.33% each
Explanation: MPM Peraturan dan Skema Peperiksaan lists 966/1, 966/2 and 966/3 as written papers each weighted 26.67%, with 966/4 or 966/5 contributing the remaining 20%. This bank is an English MCQ study adaptation — not an official Malay written paper or coursework simulation.
2How long is each of the compulsory written papers 966/1, 966/2 and 966/3?
A.1 hour
B.1½ hours
C.2 hours
D.2 hours 30 minutes
Explanation: Each of 966/1, 966/2 and 966/3 lasts 1½ hours. The written alternative 966/5 lasts 2 hours in Semester 3.
3A candidate who wants to take STPM Sains Sukan (966) must register when?
A.Anytime before Semester 3 exams
B.Early in Semester 1, before Semester 1 coursework begins
C.Only after completing SPM Sains Sukan
D.After the Semester 2 registration window only
Explanation: MPM regulations require candidates taking Sains Sukan (966) — like Tahfiz Al-Quran (932) — to register at the start of Semester 1 before Semester 1 coursework is carried out, because coursework assessment starts in Semester 1.
4Which statement BEST describes 966/4 versus 966/5?
A.Both are identical 1½-hour MCQ papers sat in Semester 1
B.966/4 is school-based Kerja Kursus (20%); 966/5 is a 2-hour written alternative (20%) for eligible candidate types
C.966/5 is compulsory for all government-school candidates
D.966/4 is an optional essay worth 50%
Explanation: 966/4 Kerja Kursus is the 20% school-based practical coursework across Semesters 1–3. Eligible private/out-of-package candidates take 966/5 Kertas Alternatif Bertulis (20%, 2 hours, Semester 3) instead. Papers 966/1–966/3 remain compulsory.
5In STPM Sains Sukan, sport sociology (sosiologi sukan) mainly studies which of the following?
A.Only the chemical energy pathways of muscle contraction
B.The social relationships, groups and institutions connected with sport
C.How to design a fartlek running session
D.The molecular structure of carbohydrate
Explanation: Sport sociology examines sport as a social phenomenon — socialisation, groups, institutions, gender, ethnicity and economy — rather than pure physiological or training-design details.
6Socialisation through sport (sukan dan sosialisasi) BEST refers to:
A.Learning values, norms and roles by participating in sport settings
B.Increasing haemoglobin concentration through altitude training
C.Measuring skinfold thickness at four sites
D.Calculating training heart-rate zones
Explanation: Socialisation through sport means acquiring and internalising social values, norms and roles via sport participation and sport institutions.
7Which outcome BEST illustrates sport supporting ethnic integration (integrasi kaum) in Malaysia?
A.Athletes from different ethnic groups cooperating toward shared team goals
B.Only one ethnic group being allowed to enter a national squad
C.Banning spectators from mixed-ethnicity matches
D.Replacing school sport with solitary homework
Explanation: Sport can promote ethnic integration when people of different backgrounds interact, cooperate and build shared identity through common sporting goals — a core Sem 1 sociology theme.
8A gender issue (sukan dan gender) in sport sociology is MOST clearly shown when:
A.A coach applies progressive overload to all athletes equally
B.Women receive fewer coaching resources or playing opportunities than men for comparable programmes
C.An athlete drinks water during half-time
D.A warm-up includes dynamic stretching
Explanation: Gender analysis in sport sociology examines unequal access, stereotypes and resource distribution between men and women in sport structures and culture.
9Sport and the economy (sukan dan ekonomi) can be linked when:
A.Ticket sales, sponsorship and tourism generate income around major events
B.Muscle fibres are classified as Type I or Type II
C.A joint is classified as hinge or ball-and-socket
D.Reaction time is measured with a ruler-drop test
Explanation: Economic aspects of sport include employment, sponsorship, broadcasting, tourism and consumer spending linked to sport events and industries.
10Which statement BEST reflects a sociological — not purely physiological — view of sport?
A.VO2 max increases after aerobic training
B.Sport can reinforce or challenge social status and group identity
C.Sweat rate rises in hot environments
D.Stroke volume increases with endurance training
Explanation: Sociology focuses on meaning, identity, status and social structures around sport, whereas VO2 max, sweat rate and stroke volume are physiological.

About the STPM Sains Sukan 966 Exam

Sains Sukan (subject code 966) is the STPM Sports Science subject administered by Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia. It applies scientific principles to sport to improve performance and healthy lifestyle, aligning with national sports policy themes. Content spans three semesters: Semester 1 introduces sport sociology, sport management, leisure and recreation, and sports nutrition; Semester 2 covers physical fitness/wellness and anatomy plus exercise physiology; Semester 3 covers coaching, sport psychology, motor performance, and sports injury management. Assessment combines three 1½-hour written papers (966/1–966/3, 26.67% each) with either school-based Kerja Kursus (966/4, 20%) or a 2-hour written alternative (966/5, 20%). Early Semester 1 registration is mandatory before coursework starts. Results use the STPM A-to-F grade point scale, with grade C and above a principal pass. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation that preserves Malay technical terms where useful — it does not simulate practical coursework or the official Malay written format.

Exam sponsor: Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia (Malaysian Examinations Council), under the Ministry of Education, Malaysia. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Subject code 966 under MPM: 966/1 Sains Sukan 1 (Semester 1, 1½ hours, 26.67%), 966/2 Sains Sukan 2 (Semester 2, 1½ hours, 26.67%), and 966/3 Sains Sukan 3 (Semester 3, 1½ hours, 26.67%) are compulsory written papers for all candidate types. 966/4 Kerja Kursus (20%, Semesters 1–3) is required for school candidate types 1, 7 and 8; candidate type 2 may take 966/4 or 966/5 subject to MPM approval; candidate types 3 and 8 (and candidates taking Sains Sukan outside the school package) take 966/5 Kertas Alternatif Bertulis (20%, 2 hours, Semester 3). Candidates must register for Sains Sukan early in Semester 1 before Semester 1 coursework begins.

Time Limit

966/1, 966/2 and 966/3: 1½ hours each at end of semester; 966/5: 2 hours in Semester 3; 966/4 coursework across Semesters 1–3.

Passing Score

Graded A (4.00) to F (0.00); grade C (2.00) and above is a principal pass (lulus penuh), C-minus to D is a partial pass, and F is a fail.

Exam / Certification Fees

Yuran asas RM120.00 plus RM90.00 per subject for private-school and individual private candidates (MPM Peraturan dan Skema). Government and government-aided school candidates are exempt. Written retake: RM50.00 per paper. Confirm current rates on the MPM portal.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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14%

Anatomy and Exercise Physiology

Body systems and physiological adaptations to exercise (Semester 2).

12%

Physical Fitness and Wellness

Health- and skill-related fitness components, activity pyramid and wellness (Semester 2).

10%

Sports Nutrition

Nutrients, food pyramid, intake timing, hydration and supplements (Semester 1).

10%

Coaching (Kejurulatihan)

Coach roles, ethics, styles, training principles, methods and programmes (Semester 3).

10%

Sport Psychology

Personality, arousal/anxiety, motivation, aggression, cohesion and concentration (Semester 3).

10%

Sports Injury Management

First aid, assessment, CPR, soft tissue, fractures, heat stress and rehabilitation (Semester 3).

9%

Sociology of Sport and Sport Management

Socialisation, integration, gender, economy, and management of competitions and facilities (Semester 1).

9%

Motor Performance and Movement Science

Motor control, learning, development, skill classification and applied movement analysis (Semester 3).

8%

Leisure, Recreation and Camping

Leisure concepts, benefits, services, risk management and camping (Semester 1).

8%

Examination Format and Coursework Rules

966/1–966/5 weightings, early Sem 1 registration, 966/4 vs 966/5 candidate rules, and STPM grading.

Preparing for the STPM Sains Sukan 966 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Graded A (4.00) to F (0.00); grade C (2.00) and above is a principal pass (lulus penuh), C-minus to D is a partial pass, and F is a fail.
  • Assessment: Subject code 966 under MPM: 966/1 Sains Sukan 1 (Semester 1, 1½ hours, 26.67%), 966/2 Sains Sukan 2 (Semester 2, 1½ hours, 26.67%), and 966/3 Sains Sukan 3 (Semester 3, 1½ hours, 26.67%) are compulsory written papers for all candidate types. 966/4 Kerja Kursus (20%, Semesters 1–3) is required for school candidate types 1, 7 and 8; candidate type 2 may take 966/4 or 966/5 subject to MPM approval; candidate types 3 and 8 (and candidates taking Sains Sukan outside the school package) take 966/5 Kertas Alternatif Bertulis (20%, 2 hours, Semester 3). Candidates must register for Sains Sukan early in Semester 1 before Semester 1 coursework begins.
  • Time limit: 966/1, 966/2 and 966/3: 1½ hours each at end of semester; 966/5: 2 hours in Semester 3; 966/4 coursework across Semesters 1–3.
  • Exam / certification fees: Yuran asas RM120.00 plus RM90.00 per subject for private-school and individual private candidates (MPM Peraturan dan Skema). Government and government-aided school candidates are exempt. Written retake: RM50.00 per paper. Confirm current rates on the MPM portal. Official sources

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STPM Sains Sukan 966: Suggested Study Strategy

1Map each semester's topics to the paper you will sit: Sem 1 topics → 966/1, Sem 2 → 966/2, Sem 3 → 966/3, and keep coursework (966/4) evidence organised from early Semester 1.
2Build a one-page table of health-related versus skill-related fitness components (cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance/strength, flexibility, body composition vs speed, agility, coordination, power, balance, reaction time).
3For anatomy/physiology, practise linking each major system (skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine) to an exercise adaptation such as increased stroke volume or improved VO2-related endurance.
4Drill sports-nutrition timing: carbohydrate emphasis before endurance events, protein for repair, and fluid replacement strategies for heat and long sessions — and know why unsupervised supplements are risky.
5Learn the PRICE/RICE-style soft-tissue first response and when not to move a suspected fracture or dislocation; CPR steps are high-yield for injury-management essays.
6For sport psychology, contrast intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, and link inverted-U / optimal arousal ideas to concentration and anxiety management techniques.
7Treat this English MCQ bank as concept drill only — still practise Malay structured and essay answers, and complete every required coursework practical under school supervision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STPM Sains Sukan (subject code 966)?

Sains Sukan is the STPM Sports Science subject administered by Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia. It applies pure, applied and social-science principles to sport performance, coaching, fitness and healthy lifestyle across three Form Six semesters.

How is STPM Sains Sukan structured and assessed?

Candidates sit three written papers — 966/1, 966/2 and 966/3 — each 1½ hours and 26.67%. They also complete either 966/4 Kerja Kursus (20% across Semesters 1–3) or, for eligible private/out-of-package candidates, 966/5 Kertas Alternatif Bertulis (20%, 2 hours in Semester 3). Papers 1–3 are compulsory for all candidate types.

Why must candidates register for Sains Sukan early in Semester 1?

MPM regulations require candidates who want Sains Sukan (966) or Tahfiz Al-Quran (932) to register at the start of Semester 1 before Semester 1 coursework is carried out, because coursework assessment begins in Semester 1.

What topics are covered across the three semesters?

Semester 1: sport sociology, sport management, leisure/recreation and sports nutrition. Semester 2: physical fitness/wellness and anatomy plus exercise physiology. Semester 3: coaching, sport psychology, motor performance and sports injury management.

How much does STPM registration cost for private candidates?

Under the MPM scheme of examination, private candidates pay a base fee of RM120.00 plus RM90.00 per subject. Government and government-aided school candidates are exempt from these fees. Always confirm the current schedule on the MPM portal.

How is STPM Sains Sukan graded?

STPM uses a cumulative grade point scale from A (4.00) to F (0.00). Grade C (2.00) and above is a principal pass (lulus penuh); C-minus to D is a partial pass; F is a fail.

Are these practice questions the same as the official exam?

No. Official 966 papers are Malay-medium written assessments with structured and essay sections, plus either practical coursework or a written alternative. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of sukatan knowledge — it does not simulate practicals, coursework tasks, or the official paper format.