In the textbook of sports psychologist, Doctor of Psychological Sciences B.P. Yakovlev analyzed a number of issues related to methodological approaches, features of motivation and emotions, their huge impact on the effectiveness and quality of training and competitive activities. The main views, theories, essence of motivation and emotions in conditions of sports training are presented. Practical recommendations are given to increase the motivation of the athlete. Methods of self-regulation of motivation and emotions are proposed. Theoretical aspects contained in the textbook are tested by the author experimentally on qualified athletes. The book is designed for a wide range of specialists, students, athletes, coaches, teachers in the field of theory and methodology of sports training, psychology of physical culture and sports.