Motivation theory is literally to encourage

but in college students’ track and field training

it can be understood as to achieve a certain goal

strengthen and guide a kind of behavior of students

let students have a strong sense of achievement in it

so as to enhance the self- confidence of students in sports. Based on this

this paper first introduces the application principles of motivation theory in track and field training of college students

and then discusses the application effects of motivation theory from four aspects: example

competition

goal and spirit

so as to provide reference for track and field teachers in colleges and universities.