This textbook is intended for 5th year undergraduate and graduate students in the training profile “Psychological support of FC and S”. The manual is compiled in accordance with the State Standard GSE.F.07. (psychology and pedagogy) and with the regulations on master's training (master's degree) in the system of multi-level higher education in Russia. The manual includes five main sections: general psychology, developmental psychology, occupational psychology, social psychology and sports psychology. The purpose of the manual is: to familiarize students with the main sections of psychological science and help them in determining the choice of scientific direction for research in coursework and diploma works in the discipline of psychology, as well as when working on a master's thesis.