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While you likely won't have any issues with learning the content, teaching physics is a very, very different beast than teaching mathematics. There are similarities, for sure. Lots of them. But there are also vast differences.
If you're serious about teaching physics, especially at the AP level, look into these resources:
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. I have lots more to say on the subject :P
My favorite book on teaching physics, written by A. Arons
http://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Introductory-Physics-Arnold-Arons/dp/0471137073
Hi, I've taught physics and developed curriculum (for better or worse) for the last ten years. I work in an independent school so I may not be able to transfer all of my experiences to you if you work in public school, but the following steps have helped me immensely.
Here is my copy and paste list:
Books
TIPERS
TIPERs are a fantastic resource for including conceptual thinking assignments. Answer keys are generally available if you talk to your school's Pearson Rep. IMO, the E/M book is the weakest, in part because it ignores that circuits are a thing. I would start with the first as it is a general overview, and go from there.
General Physics Education
Websites
Youtube
Let me know if you have questions about any of these, or about particular types of physics courses.