The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between training load and athletes mood states during a macrocycle. Twenty sprinters swimmers of high performance, of both sexes, were evaluated through the Rating of Perceived Exertion (PSE) and the Brums Profile (BR). The training load was determined multiplying the weekly kilometers swam (volume) by the score of the PSE. The Pearson correlation was used to verify the relationship between the training loads and the emotional states. Results showed a positive correlation with fatigue and negative correlation with vigor (p < 0.01). Thus, it was concluded that the training load determined by the relationship between volume and PSE is related to emotional states, vigor and fatigue. © 2015 Colégio Brasileiro de Ciências do Esporte. Published by Elsevier Editora Ltda. 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